The Premier League has explained why AFC Bournemouth had a goal disallowed during their clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.

Andoni Iraola's side had looked the better of the two teams and were deservedly ahead at the break thanks to James Tavernier's stretching effort. had thought they were 2-0 up just six minutes into the second half when a blistering attack was incredibly finished by Justin Kluivert.

However, men were saved by with the game restarting with a free kick. Shortly after the incident, the released a statement explaining why the goal was ruled out.

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"VAR checked the referee’s call of goal – and established that [Antoine] Semenyo was in an offside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was disallowed," they wrote. While it was not controversial to see the goal ruled out, it was seen as such due to the fact that the assistant referee did not flag it at the time.

Allowing games to continue after clear offside calls has led some managers to fear that unnecessary injuries could be picked up due to hesitancy. Bournemouth would eventually double their lead on 65 minutes thanks to Evanilson but managed to turn the match around.

Pape Matar Sarr pulled one back just two minutes after the visitors' second before Kepa Arrizabalaga hauled down in the area. Son dusted himself down to dispatch the penalty and ultimately ensure the points were shared.

Spurs now head into a vital week as they prepare to face AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of their Europa League tie before travelling to Fulham on the Sunday before the international break.