MANCHESTER UNITED fans were up in arms after Marcus Rashford had a goal chalked off for handball against Wolves.
Rashford, 25, was a shock omission from the Red Devils starting line-up at Molineux.
But he came off the bench to score the winner and continue his fine form in front of goal.
Moments after putting United in front Rashford had the ball in the back of the net again – but it was ruled out by VAR as the ball struck the forward’s arm.
The ball rebounded off Rashford after his initial shot was saved by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, but he did not have time to react and move his arm away.
Fans felt there was nothing he could have done to avoid the contact, while some were puzzled as his arm was down and next to his body.
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One wrote: “Can someone explain how that’s a handball how can Rashford physically move out the way of that ball in time 🤯.”
Another added: “The handball rule and difference between defensive and attacking play is ridiculous.
“Rashford’s arm is tucked in and the ball would have hit his body yet Collins’ arm is away from his body and not penalised.”
And a third said: “I don’t understand this handball rule anymore, I thought if your hand/arm was tucked into the body it WASN’T handball anymore?! 🤷🏼‍♂️.”
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Another commented: “Whether it’s technically the rules, no one can convince me goals like that should be ruled out for handball.
“Literally not Rashford’s fault it hit his arm and there’s nothing he could’ve done.”
Fortunately for United the decision did not matter as they hung onto their lead to beat Wolves 1-0 and climb to fourth spot in the Premier League.
And after the game Rashford revealed the reason he was dropped – after OVERSLEEPING and turning up late to a team meeting.
He explained to BT Sport: “Team rules, it is a mistake that can happen.
“Obviously disappointed not to play but I understand the decision.
“I am happy we managed to win the game, I was a little bit late for a meeting, I slept in, it can happen.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
