Premier League dismiss Hull concern

THE Premier League have dismissed any suggestion TV replays could have influenced referee Steve Bennett’s decision to overturn a penalty he awarded at Hull this week.

Hull thought they had earned a late lifeline in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa at the KC Stadium when Bennett pointed to the spot in stoppage time for an apparent handball by Ashley Young.

Bennett, however, changed his mind following protests by Villa and consultation with his assistant Andy Halliday.