In one of the maximum weird sequences you may see within the Premier League this yr, Arsenal scored the commencing goal in opposition to Manchester United on Thursday with the goalkeeper at the aim line within the fetal function along with his back to play.
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe scored on a shot at a digital empty internet, however referee Martin Atkinson initially disallowed the intention. The assumption was that a foul changed into devoted on Man United 'keeper David De Gea.
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But the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checked the play and noticed that De Gea became truly nicked by using his own teammate Fred and without delay went down in discomfort, turning his lower back to the movement. And for the reason that referee at no point whistled play useless, the VAR alerted the referee and the intention turned into allowed to stand.
Watch the play underneath:
Arsenal didn't do whatever wrong at the play and had the proper to hold playing and take the shot.
Although they have been underneath no duty to achieve this, the Gunners ought to have also kicked the ball out of play to permit De Gea to get hold of treatment in preference to taking a shot on a defenseless purpose.
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Some on social media made the argument that Arsenal should have allowed Man United to go down the field and score a goal to even up the rating as a remember of exact sportsmanship. That wasn't occurring.
