CHELSEA fans have been left furious with VAR TWICE against Manchester United.
After Harry Maguire’s kick out at Michy Batshuayi went unpunished, Kurt Zouma’s goal was disallowed.
Chelsea had an equaliser ruled out by VARCredit: AFP or licensors
The goal was chalked off for a push by Cesar Azpilicueta on Brandon Williams.
As a corner came in, the Chelsea captain knocked Williams off course, potentially stopping him for heading clear.
But replays showed that Azpilicueta had clearly been pushed first by Fred, knocking him into Williams.
One fan wrote: “Ref has actually bottled it tonight.”
Another said: “Chelsea have been absolutely robbed.”
Kurt Zouma and Chelsea players celebrate – but the goal was ruled out by VARCredit: PA:Press Association
The goal being disallowed came after fans and pundits felt Manchester United captain Maguire got away with kicking out in the first half.
In the Sky Sports studio, Jamie Carragher said: “It’s a red card. The fact that the Chelsea bench get up and because it is an English manager in Lampard and it is an English player in Maguire, maybe they don’t complain as much as they should do against Maguire.
“That has to go to VAR, but with referees and VAR it is all about consistency and that’s the thing that frustrates you. Harry Maguire is a very lucky boy.”
Manchester United legend Roy Keane added: “Very lucky. A lucky boy. I didn’t agree that Son’s was a red card for Tottenham but it went to VAR and got given and with Maguire, maybe it is his personality because he is normally a calm guy that it isn’t given, but he definitely kicks out.
“It’s a red card. Maguire’s personality has probably helped him. Is he a nasty player? Probably not. The argument is all about consistency. If Son was sent off then so should Maguire.”
Despite the challenge being reviewed by VAR, the decision was made that there was no violent conduct and play continued to the outrage of Chelsea fans at home.
Speaking on commentary United legend Gary Neville said: “That first one’s ok, that one (the kick) isn’t! He’s let it go.”
Harry Maguire later headed home a second goal from a corner.
Manchester United went on to win 2-0.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
