Sunderland ruling delivered after Manchester City controversy

A Premier League Key Match Incidents panel supported referee Rob Jones's decision not to award Sunderland a penalty against Manchester City. The ruling backed officials following Manchester City's 5-3 victory, determining that midfielder Elliot Anderson did not commit a handball offense against Enzo Le Fee.

The independent panel voted 3-2 in favor of the on-field call, concluding the ball bounced at close proximity. The panel also voted 4-1 that VAR Michael Salisbury was correct not to intervene, despite complaints from Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris.