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.
The initial view of the incident made it appear Marcus Rashford was offsideCredit: Sky Sports
It was an incredibly tight call
6Rashford celebrates after his strike on 56 minutes was allowed, killing off Leicester’s hopes of a Prem comebackCredit: Getty
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”.
