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Man City fans rage at 'disgraceful' VAR call as Man United footage re-analysed

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15 Dec 2024, 1:26 pm

Man City fans have been left raging after Erling Haaland was denied a "blatant penalty" during their Premier League clash v Man United.

Pep Guardiola's side suffered yet another defeat, losing 2-1 after goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo pulled off a late turnaround following Josko Gvardiol's opening goal.

However, after a replay of a controversial penalty claim was shared on social media, fans were left stunned that they hadn't been awarded a penalty for a foul in the area.

The clip showed Man United's Rasmus Hojlund wrestling with Haaland, grabbing his shirt and doing all he could to prevent the striker making a move to attack a corner kick.

This left the striker unable to attack the ball, but was not noted by the referee.

Blocking and holding is becoming an increasingly volatile topic for fans of the Premier League, with seemingly every game involving a controversial incident.

Despite the growing scrutiny, no VAR review was conducted into the call, and the home fans have been left incensed by the decision.

Man City fans explode as Erling Haaland VAR footage emerges

Another defeat means Guardiola's men have won just one of their last 11 games, sparking fears of a crisis at the Etihad, while they have also been marred by injuries.

However, with decisions seemingly going against them, fans have been left questioning the true reasons behind their dramatic dip in form.

Now, many have taken to social media to tear into referee Anthony Taylor and VAR official Stuart Attwell, labeling them "biased" and "disgraceful".

This is a blatant penalty, absolutely disgraceful https://t.co/3vsLjTPvlQ
— Real Talk Manchester City (@RealTalkMCFC) December 15, 2024

I'm glad the TV replays are showing Hojland wrestling with Haaland right in front of Anthony Taylor, shows how inept and biased he is.

Give a penalty, it won't happen again.
— Paul Marsh 💙 (@PaulSwampyMarsh) December 15, 2024

How can they not be looking at Holjund not looking at the ball or anything and wrestling Haaland

Its a clear foul surely
— James (@SavEliiz2014) December 15, 2024

How’s that not a penalty? He’s got Haaland in a wrestling hold #MCIMUN
— gdpreston (@gdpreston) December 15, 2024

Ridiculous. Two mins later Haaland gets punished for a slight touch on Maguire. Comical
— Super City (@Super__City) December 15, 2024

That’s a foul ANYWHERE else on the pitch. Yet ignored in the box as it’s a blue player being wrestled.
— 🔱☠️PH☠️🔱 (@rnblade69) December 15, 2024

Seriously with VAR how can that not be given as a penalty...?
— Kippax King (@blue_moonctid) December 15, 2024

Spot on bro, this stuff belongs in rugby - not football 😭
— Real Talk Manchester City (@RealTalkMCFC) December 15, 2024

The problem with this team is there is no accountability. Indifferent performances lead to continued starts. What a terrible play by the RB and the goalie togive up those horrendous goals. Embarrassing!!
— Chaserowbotham (@Chaserowbotham1) December 15, 2024

In other news, Man United fans fear Mason Mount is out for 'months'.

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