The Premier League have explained why Enzo Fernandez's goal against Brighton was ruled out. Shortly after Chelsea went behind to the Seagulls at the Amex Stadium on Friday night, the 24-year-old midfielder thought he had netted an equaliser.

Malo Gusto clipped a cross into the Brighton box, finding Fernandez who leapt above Joël Veltman and headed the ball past Bart Verbruggen. The Argentina international's strike was quickly ruled out by the on-field referee, Chris Kavanagh, who adjudged him to have pushed the Seagulls defender in the build-up.

The incident was reviewed – and confirmed – by the video assistant referee, Michael Oliver. An official statement from the Premier League reads: "The referee’s call of no goal following a foul for a push by Enzo Fernández on Joël Veltman was checked and confirmed by VAR."

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A few moments prior, Kaoru Mitoma had fired Brighton ahead. The 27-year-old winger, who was heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in January, brilliantly brought down a long pass from Verbruggen before shifting the ball onto his right foot and smashing it past Filip Jorgensen.

Oliver has been scrutinised in the days following Everton's dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Goodison Park. The 39-year-old, who officiated the Merseyside derby, made several controversial decisions throughout the clash before emotions boiled over.

In the dying embers of stoppage time, James Tarkowski netted an equaliser for the Toffees, which was checked for offside. An official statement from the Premier League read: "The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by the VAR - who established that Doucouré was in an onside position in the build-up."

Then, at full-time, Oliver brandished a pair of red cards for Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré before giving Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff their marching orders a few moments later. Another official statement from the Premier League explained the Englishman's decision.

"The referee issued second yellow cards and red cards to Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré following an altercation after the final whistle. Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also shown straight red cards after the final whistle."