Alan Shearer has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to the VAR controversy involving Marcus Rashford in the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
The Newcastle United legend believes that Rashford was “very clever” for the first goal that Manchester United scored against Manchester City in the Premier League game today.
Bruno Fernandes found the back of the for the Red Devils in the 78th minute.
The Portugal international attacking midfielder scored with a wonderful effort.
England international forward Rashford was in an offside position, but he was not deemed to be interfering with play.
The goal was initially flagged offside, but VAR overturned it.
The goal stood.
Rashford scored the second goal for United, as the Red Devils completed a 2-1 comeback win.
Alan Shearer on Manchester United v Manchester City VAR controversy
Big win for Erik ten Hag
Manchester City were not at their best in the Manchester derby, but Manchester United should be praised for their performance and the win.
Yes, the first goal was controversial, but you would probably still say that United deserved the win.
The win has enhanced Erik ten Hag’s side’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League table this season, and who knows, they could even challenge for the title.
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