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Seamus Leonard·25 October 2020
OneFootball
Seamus Leonard·25 October 2020
Yet another day of VAR controversy, much to the growing frustration of fans everywhere.
The Premier League and PGMOL have had well over a year to get this right, and theyâre still nowhere close.
If anything, it seems to be getting worse.
Sort it out, eh?
This was the last result we expected from this fixture at Old Trafford.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have been explosive up front and porous at the back this season, suggesting that a goal-fest was in the offing.
It was not to be.
United had the better chances across the 90 minutes, but how the visitors were denied a penalty in the first half weâll never know.
In referee Martin Atkinsonâs defence, he was on the blind side when United defender Harry Maguire manhandled CĂ©sar Azpilicueta in the penalty area.
Quite why Stuart Attwell in Stockley Park didnât alert his colleague to the foul is anyoneâs guess.
They say penalty decisions even themselves out over a season, donât they?
If so, Liverpool will be expecting a dodgy spot-kick decision to go their way at some stage.
Referee Mike Dean deemed that Fabinhoâs perfectly legitimate challenge on Oli McBurnie was a foul. Then VAR Andre Marriner decided that it was inside the box, when to most viewers it appeared just outside.
Sander Berge converted from 12 yards to give the struggling Blades an unlikely lead at Anfield.
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Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota scored to secure three points for the Reds, but thatâs not what the headlines will be about.
Manchester City have dropped seven points from their opening five games.
That would have been unthinkable not so long ago, but Pep Guardiolaâs men seem increasingly fragile these days.
They fell behind to a magnificent goal, with West Ham attacker Michail Antonio further enhancing his reputation with a magnificent bicycle kick.
Phil Foden replaced the injured Sergio AgĂŒero at half-time, and made a swift impact by drawing the Cityzens level.
The old City would have kicked on from there. This current version doesnât instil the same fear in opponents.
Getting promoted is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, isnât it?
Try telling that to Fulham and their supporters. One point from six games tells itâs own story, and thereâs no obvious signs that it will getvbetter any time soon.
Goals from JaĂŻro Riedewald (his first in the league for the Eagles) and Wilfried Zaha put the visitors in control of this London derby at Craven Cottage.
Fulham Aboubakar Kamara was sent off for a clumsy challenge on Eberechi Eze three minutes from time.
Tom Cairneyâs last-gasp effort cut Palaceâs lead in half, but it did little to improve the mood of the Cottagers.