Old Trafford was plunged into controversy on Saturday as Manchester United had a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Fulham cruelly chalked off by a razor-thin VAR decision.
The stadium erupted when Scott McTominay's close-range effort in the 91st minute seemingly secured a vital three points for the Red Devils. However, the joy was short-lived as the Video Assistant Referee intervened for a lengthy review.
Replays showed defender Harry Maguire, who was in an offside position, leaping over the ball as it flew past Fulham keeper Bernd Leno. Despite not making clear contact, the officials judged Maguire to be interfering with play by obstructing Leno's line of sight.
The decision to disallow the goal sparked immediate and furious protests from the United players and manager Erik ten Hag, who were left bewildered by the marginal call. The match ended 1-1, a result that felt like a defeat for the home side.
This incident is certain to reignite the fierce debate surrounding the use of VAR in the Premier League, with questions once again raised about the consistency of offside interpretations and what constitutes a 'clear and obvious' error.
