The draw leaves Southampton in 11th place in the Premier League table, while Brighton remain in 16th. Both teams will be looking to bounce back in their next fixtures and put this controversial match behind them.
Martin’s frustration with the decision to disallow Archer’s goal is clear, as he believes the on-pitch decision was incorrect and not clear and obvious enough to be corrected by VAR. He emphasizes the subjective nature of refereeing decisions and how human error can still come into play even with the use of technology. Despite his understanding of the difficult job referees have, Martin remains adamant in his belief that the goal should have stood.