da brdice： Burnley co-owner and ex-NFL star JJ Watt was furious with a VAR decision that awarded Luton Town an equalizer against the Clarets on Friday.

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VAR awards Luton Town controversial late equalizerBurnley's Trafford blatantly hip-checked during goalCo-owner Watt invites a fine from Premier League over social media rantWHAT HAPPENED?

In the 91st minute of their match against Luton Town on Thursday, Hatters forward Carlton Morris leaped into the air on a deadly cross and smashed the ball into the back of the net with a beaming header. The issue, however, was that the Clarets goalkeeper – James Trafford – appeared to be blatantly hip-checked to the ground while making an attempt to catch the ball in the air.

After a lengthy VAR review – and much to the dismay of boss Vincent Kompany – the officials called the goal valid. NBC Sports Soccer's announcers were bewildered by the decision on-air, but Burnley co-owner JJ Watt went even further, posting a rant on social media platform X. The ex-NFL star went as far as inviting a monetary fine from the Premier League over his posts, calling the VAR decision 'disgraceful.'

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On X, Watt posted: "I’m new to this ownership thing, so if I get fined by the Premier League, so be it… This is as blatant and obvious of a foul as you could have. To miss this on the field AND miss this on VAR is truly disgraceful."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The contest was a crucial match for both parties, as they both sit in the relegation zone. With three points, Burnley would have been one point behind Luton in 18th, but instead, sit four behind their opposition from Friday's match. The controversial ending could have massive implications come the end of the season, especially if the Clarets find themselves relegated by less than two points.