United players protest against Atkinson's decision (©Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
United players protest against Atkinson's decision (©Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

What on Earth has just happened?! Arsenal score while De Gea is lying injured, and the goal is ALLOWED

Reading Time: 1min | Thu. 02.12.21. | 23:48

This is a highly controversial moment during the EPL derby at Old Trafford. What's your opinion?

This is such a controversial moment, and it will be the subject of millions of arguments in the following hours and days!

United keeper David de Gea was lying on the ground after his teammate Fred accidentally stepped on his foot during the corner kick. The clearance was not so good, and the ball came to Emile Smith-Rowe on the edge of the box.

The Spanish keeper was not moving in pain, but Smith-Rowe fired and scored quickly. Still, almost everyone at Old Trafford thought that the goal would be disallowed for the above-mentioned reason, but then something awkward happened.

The ref Martin Atkinson asked for a VAR consultancy, and after his colleagues revealed it was Fred who stepped on De Gea's foot, he allowed the goal. It caused chaos and provoked disarray among Man Utd players and fans.

What's your opinion on Atkinson's call?


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ArsenalManchester UnitedEnglish Premier LeagueEmile Smith-RoweDavid de GeaFred

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