Date published: Saturday 4th March 2017 5:08 <\/p>\n
Swansea boss Paul Clement called for the introduction of video technology over penalty decisions after Burnley were awarded a bizarre spot-kick at the Liberty Stadium. <\/p>\n
Fernando Llorente was the Swansea hero as his stoppage-time winner secured a 3-2 home victory and lifted Clements side five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. <\/p>\n
But the games main talking point centred on the 20th-minute penalty referee Anthony Taylor awarded Burnley, even though television replays showed it was Clarets striker Sam Vokes who had handled the ball. <\/p>\n
I spoke to him (Taylor) at half-time and he said he made, what was in his opinion, an honest decision, Swansea head coach Clement said, <\/p>\n
I dont think it would be any other way. It was clearly a mistake. <\/p>\n
I realised 30 seconds after the incident what had happened. Someone told me from the backroom staff, who were able to see it. <\/p>\n
Asked whether video technology should be introduced for such incidents, Clement said: Id 100 per cent welcome it. <\/p>\n
I dont understand why its taking so long, its been spoken about for years and years. <\/p>\n
I feel for referees. I referee in training and sometimes I guess and sometimes I go off the reaction of the players. <\/p>\n
What is bizarre is the referee, the assistants and fourth official are the only people in the stadium who do not have the help they need. <\/p>\n
Media have got it, technical staff can get it, fans have got it real-time on their mobile devices. The only one who doesnt get the help is the one who needs it the most. <\/p>\n
In a see-saw game, Spain striker Llorente gave Swansea a 12th-minute lead before Grays controversial leveller. <\/p>\n
Gray then fired Burnley ahead just after the hour mark, but Martin Olsson equalised before Llorente struck for the 11th time this season. <\/p>\n
Im not sure there is a better player in Europe at attacking crosses, and Ive worked with some good ones, Clement said. <\/p>\n
Thats some key goals Fernando has come up with now. There was the header against Liverpool and now this one. <\/p>\n
He has a hand in goals too, hes put in some great assists. <\/p>\n
But he gets big help from the team too, they put some fantastic deliveries in for him today. <\/p>\n
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