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Premier League referee Anthony Taylor admits he got big decision wrong – and reveals just how easy it is to make a mistake

Referee Anthony Taylor has admitted that he made an incorrect call during last month's encounter between Swansea City and Burnley.

The game was embroiled in controversy after Taylor gave a first-half penalty to Burnley for a hand ball in the Swansea box, which Andre Gray converted.

But footage of the incident showed that the only outstretched arm in the area belonged to Burnley striker Sam Vokes - and there was an immediate reaction from the Swansea players on the pitch.

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has admitted he made a wrong decision last month
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has admitted he made a wrong decision last month
Taylor gave a penalty kick to Burnley after their own player handled the ball in the Swansea box
Taylor gave a penalty kick to Burnley after their own player handled the ball in the Swansea box
u00a0There were immediate protests from the Swansea players over Taylor's decision
There were immediate protests from the Swansea players over Taylor's decision
Striker Andre Gray converted the penalty kick at the Liberty Stadium on March 4
Striker Andre Gray converted the penalty kick at the Liberty Stadium on March 4

In an interview with Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, as part of Sky Sports's The Referees - Onside with Carragher & Neville, Taylor admitted he had got the decision wrong.