The Premier League have explained why Eberechi Eze’s goal for Crystal Palace against Chelsea was disallowed.

Eze, who was a doubt for the match amid speculation he is set to join Tottenham, thought he had given Palace an early lead when his powerful free-kick beat Robert Sanchez.

The Palace players surrounded Eze to celebrate but the goal was soon ruled out following a VAR check.

‘After review, away number six is less than one metre away from the wall as the shot is taken,’ a statement read. ‘Therefore, it’s an indirect free kick and a disallowed goal.’

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