Getty Images SportOffside CHAOS! Why Erling Haaland's goal stood after VAR checked two Manchester City players against Manchester United
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Getty Images SportVAR checks two City players
The confusion stemmed from the fact that not one, but two Manchester City players were under the microscope during the review. While Haaland was the man who ultimately put the ball in the net, the presence of Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the penalty area complicated the situation significantly.
The Premier League’s semi-automated offside technology was eventually utilised to provide clarity, showing that Haaland was actually played onside by the outstretched foot of Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu, who had lunged in an attempt to block Gvardiol’s initial delivery from the left flank.
Getty Images SportFernandez's movement sparks debate
Ultimately, the officials ruled that Fernandez did not touch the ball and was not interfering with play in a manner that warranted a foul. This was a bitter pill for Manchester United to swallow, as Lisandro Martinez was positioned between Fernandez and Haaland at the back post. There is a strong argument to be made that Martinez was influenced by Fernandez’s movement, perhaps causing him to hesitate before the ball reached Haaland.
Despite these protestations, the goal was allowed to stand, leaving United trailing in a match where City were already facing adversity following Phil Foden’s first-half red card for a moment of madness involving Bruno Fernandes.
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