Coventry latest: Lampard thought VAR would disallow Marmoush goal

Key points

• Frank Lampard said he expected VAR to disallow Omar Marmoush's goal for Tottenham against Coventry.
• Marmoush appeared to strike Milan van Ewijk in the face before scoring, but VAR cleared the goal.
• Tottenham went on to win the match 3-1 after Marmoush restored their lead.

Coventry manager Frank Lampard said he thought VAR would rule out Omar Marmoush's goal for Tottenham in their match, which Spurs won 3-1. Marmoush restored Tottenham's lead shortly after Jack Rudoni had equalised for Coventry, but he appeared to strike Milan van Ewijk in the face before scoring.

VAR check cleared the goal

The incident was reviewed by VAR but was cleared, and the goal was allowed to stand. Tottenham went on to win the game 3-1.

I did think that, I thought VAR would cancel it.

— Frank Lampard

What Lampard said

In his post-match press conference, Lampard said he had expected the goal to be cancelled. He said he would be careful with his words and that Coventry would analyse the game back.