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Hojbjerg calls for VAR consistency after Fulham's disallowed goal sparks outrage

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called for more consistency in VAR reviews for handball offences after Fulham had a goal disallowed in Thursday's Premier League clash.

Spurs claimed the three points at Craven Cottage as their goal just 19 minutes into the encounter proved enough to make the difference.

However, the game's big moment came in the second half due to a controversial handball call on Mario Lemina.

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Why did Fulham have a goal disallowed?

Fulham thought they had equalised in the second half when Josh Maja fired past Hugo Lloris, but the goal was disallowed when a VAR check showed the ball struck Lemina's hand in the build-up.