‘Definitely’ – Mike Dean Admits that Everton was robbed again in Everton controversy v Burnley live on Sky Sports

Mike Dean, speaking live on Sky Sports, shared his thoughts on a controversial moment during Everton’s crucial 1-0 win over Burnley at Goodison Park on April 6, 2024. Dean believed that Everton deserved a penalty in the dying moments of the match when Beto was brought down in the box, despite the contact being minimal.

Dean highlighted the consistency issue with VAR decisions, comparing the incident to a similar one from a previous match that also went unpenalized. He stated, “There’s not a lot of contact but he has definitely flicked him [Beto] on the shin. There was one at Bournemouth last week that wasn’t given. For me, identical decisions are both wrong.”

The victory was a significant step towards Premier League safety for Everton, moving them closer to escaping the relegation zone. The match’s only goal came from a mistake by Burnley’s goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, whose attempted pass was blocked by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, resulting in an own goal.

Despite the win’s lack of aesthetic appeal, Everton’s manager Sean Dyche will be pleased with the outcome, especially considering the points gained by other teams in the relegation battle. The win against Burnley marks the beginning of a critical phase for Everton, with upcoming matches against teams like Forest, Brentford, Luton, and Sheffield United offering opportunities to secure their Premier League status further.

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