VAR overturns Raheem Sterling’s controversial off-side trap against West Ham United

VAR overturns Raheem Sterling’s off-side trap against West Ham United. 

Raheem Sterling was adjudged offside by Video review with Mike Dean turning his decision upside down after VAR’s consultation. The English International’s assist was ruled out because of his arm, which was in an offside spot.

The winger received the ball and passed the ball to Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian had a simple task to tap the ball in from close range, but the goal was overturned.

Gabriel Jesus goal was chalked off because Sterling arm was offside #VARstrikes pic.twitter.com/YgdvP2XcT0

— The Sportz Zone (@SportzGlobal) August 10, 2019

VAR became the talking point of the online football community. Here’s some reaction from Twitter:

After consulting the VAR, referee Mike Dean has overturned the goal because of an offside in the build-up

West Ham 0-2 Man City (56 mins)#WHUMCI

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 10, 2019

The VAR adjudged that Raheem Sterling was marginally offside as he ran into the box, prior to crossing for Gabriel Jesus

West Ham 0-2 Man City (59 mins)#WHUMCI

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 10, 2019

VAR is going to revolutionize this league

— Josh (@ftbljosh) August 10, 2019

That was his arm… you can’t score with your arm. VAR is so shit

— Melvin (@MauricioMagic) August 10, 2019

Absolute nonsense from the VAR – unless they have seen a replay we haven’t been shown. #MCFC

— Stuart Brennan (@StuBrennanMEN) August 10, 2019

City are on the verge of clinching a 5-0 victory. Thanks to a hat-trick from Raheem Sterling.