Just like the Henderson handball at Wembley? They managed to turn a blind eye to that so why not do the same yesterday?
Agreed.The goal would have overruled any preceding infringement except for the fact that Haaland made one as well. That resets it.
The match doesn't exist in a bubble, it affects the rest of the league.Ref’s discretion is exactly for this sort of situation. ignore the tussle and give the goal. Shirt pulling is endemic.
That’s all conjecture. The goal was given and VAR overturned it. If the goal had been ruled out by the ref there would be no reason for VAR to intervene.VAR only sent the ref to the monitor amidst all the confusion .. it was the ref who took their advice and made the decision, and he did it pretty fast too.
It was unclear whether the ref had initially given the goal or not ... even half the city players didn't know as they celebrated in the corner with the fans .... it was utter confusion..
If VAR wasn't around the ref would still have seen the two fouls, and he'd have had to make his mind up what he wanted to do about that.
Didn't even notice their £100m signing yesterday.
Didn't even notice their £100m signing yesterday.
Yep and I think it’s why I’m fairly sanguine about the third being disallowed. I thought they were taking it back for a penalty to Liverpool.Did anybody get that total feeling of dread about 45 seconds after the 3rd goal that wasn't? The dickhead commentator starts going "Ooh wait there! Major controversy" etc etc. For a few seconds a genuinely thought it was that penalty claim just before the breakaway. I absolutely shit my kicks. Never been so happy to see the VAR for a goal we'd scored. Twoz an horrible 10 or 15 seconds I don't mind telling ya.
Didn't need to be powerful.open goal from 60 yardsYeah, I'd say it was a shot myself .... certainly not a powerful one, but I think he initially aimed to score.
Which one lmaoDidn't even notice their £100m signing yesterday.
I’ll be controversial and say Haaland was MOTM. Imagine the resilience and maturity to slot that penalty into the net against a world class keeper diving the right way at Anfield, a place we haven’t won at in front of the scouser scum fans since 2003. All or nothing in extra time. Furthermore, it’s our first double against them since 1936/1937. Add to that, it was a crucial 3 points, we were a goal down and Haaland assisted Bernardo’s goal.
Having said that, Bernardo deserved the accolades too.
We should have been awarded that 3rd goal though. VAR is destroying the passion of the sport.
Me too Blue. If the 1-3 goal had been at the other end to make it 2-2, we all know it would have been allowed to stand.Yep and I think it’s why I’m fairly sanguine about the third being disallowed. I thought they were taking it back for a penalty to Liverpool.
Well put.So if the same situation happened 4 times in one game.
We get 4 red cards and a 0-0 draw. Thats how farcical it is.
The whole point of football is to score a goal. Ruling them out to give a red card is not.
Me too. I honestly thought amid all the euphoria that the goal was going to be disallowed and a penalty given to Liverpool. For a few seconds I faced the prospect of a winning goal at Anfield being removed and a penalty to Liverpool taking its place. And given the history of decisions in this fixture against us, for a few of those seconds I was convinced it was going to happen.Did anybody get that total feeling of dread about 45 seconds after the 3rd goal that wasn't? The dickhead commentator starts going "Ooh wait there! Major controversy" etc etc. For a few seconds a genuinely thought it was that penalty claim just before the breakaway. I absolutely shit my kicks. Never been so happy to see the VAR for a goal we'd scored. Twoz an horrible 10 or 15 seconds I don't mind telling ya.
Just for clarity, Baldrick was a Private not a Corporal :-)“WW1 Xmas day 1914” Captain Black Adder, turns to his insufferable sidekick corporal Baldrick, and inquires how are they going to turn turn around a one goal deficit against the Jerry’s. Baldrick standing next to Sergent Major Guehi, Well Sir, I have a cunning plan!
If that 3rd goal yesterday would have been allowed to stand, nobody would have batted an eyelid.Are you saying you want bad decisions in our favour, or the laws are not important if it benefits City.
The Henderson decision was corrupt in my opinion, I just want to see parity and honest decisions which are correct and adhere to the laws of football.