Conte calls for VAR after Morata disallowed goal against United

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has demanded the introduction of VAR in the Premier League.

This was after Alvaro Morata goal was chopped off for offside in his side's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

The champions took the lead at Old Trafford on Sunday through Willian but goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard secured the victory for the home side.

Replays showed it was an extremely close call, with Chris Smalling almost exactly level with Morata.

Conte believes the use of a video assistant referee would have made a difference.

"I think the draw was the fair result for this game. But we are talking about a defeat and that's all," he told Sky Sports.

"I must be honest, I didn't see the situation, but if you're telling me Alvaro Morata wasn't offside, I think VAR is very important, especially in England. There are a lot of moments in the game where there are things to super-check."

Following the defeated, Conte admits his side are now facing a tough task in the race for the Champions League places.

"We had to be more clinical," he said. "Instead, we kept the game open, and the opponent made us pay. Manchester United are a great team, and we must be disappointed, because I repeat today, we could have done better.

"We know there is a battle [for the top four] and it will be difficult to find a place in the Champions League."

13 - Jesse Lingard has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Manchester United this season; only Romelu Lukaku (22) has netted more for the club. Handy. pic.twitter.com/uga5YvCJpT

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