The Premier League has confirmed why Nikola Milenkovic’s goal against Southampton was disallowed.

Milenkovic thought he had made it 4-1 to Forest with a header from an Anthony Elanga free-kick in the second half. Referee Anthony Taylor awarded the goal, but was sent to his pitchside monitor by VAR before overturning his original decision.

Premier League Match Centre posted a statement on social media platform X, saying: “The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR, who deemed that Wood interfered with play after coming from an offside position. After an on-field review, the referee overturned the original decision and the goal was disallowed.”

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The Reds still led 3-1 after Milenkovic’s effort was chalked off, thanks to first half goals from Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and top scorer Chris Wood.