ANGRY fans claimed VAR is “RIGGED” after Marcus Rashford’s second goal in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Leicester was allowed to stand – despite replays suggesting he was offside.
The striker’s second strike followed his opener in Sunday’s Prem clash, before Jadon Sancho stabbed the third.
Sky SportsThe initial view of the incident made it appear Marcus Rashford was offside[/caption]
It was an incredibly tight call
GettyRashford celebrates after his strike on 56 minutes was allowed, killing off Leicester’s hopes of a Prem comeback[/caption]
Before the lines were drawn on the replay of Rashford’s controversial effort the images appeared to show he was just in front of Leicester’s last defender when Fred slipped him through.
Some observers accused Prem chiefs of being “corrupt” and accused VAR of being biased towards United.
But remember Japan’s winning goal against Spain in the World Cup – when post-match replays showed the whole of the ball hadn’t gone out of play before it was crossed?
Some fans perhaps recalled it – as they pointed out that maybe the angles shown for Rashford’s position were also misleading.
When the lines were drawn, they showed Rashford was just behind the defender.
Despite that, social media was staggered the in-form England hero’s goal was allowed.
One viewer said: “How on earth was that onside? Football is rigged.”
Another said: “Prem’s corrupt no red card or offside” and a third posted: “How on earth was that onside? Literally offside, so rigged”.
Victory put third-placed United three points off neighbours City and five adrift of leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand on both Manchester giants.
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And Rashford now has 17 club goals this term, which OptaJoe pointed out is the highest total in a single campaign by a United player since 19 from Wayne Rooney in 2011-2012.
Appreciative Red Devils’ fans posted tributes like “And they said @Cristiano is the GOAT” plus “And we’re only half way to the season”.
EPAUnited scorers Jadon Sancho and Rashford rejoice as the home side went third in the Premier League with a comfortable victory[/caption]