Fulham were left seething after a moment of pure brilliance from Josh King was cruelly erased by the video assistant referee in their Premier League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Norwegian striker produced what appeared to be an early contender for Goal of the Month, executing a breathtaking overhead kick that left Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris rooted to the spot. Craven Cottage erupted as the ball rocketed into the net, only for celebrations to be cut short by a VAR review.
After a tense wait, the goal was disallowed for the most marginal of offside decisions, with replays showing King may have been millimeters beyond the last defender when the cross was delivered.
The controversial call proved pivotal in the match's outcome, with Tottenham going on to secure all three points. Fulham manager Marco Silva was visibly frustrated on the touchline, remonstrating with fourth official officials about the decision.
This incident has reignited the ongoing debate about VAR's implementation in English football, particularly regarding the precision of offside calls and whether the technology is being applied in the spirit of the game.
Social media immediately erupted with reactions from fans and pundits alike, with many questioning whether such microscopic margins should override what would have been one of the goals of the season.
