Gylfi Sigurdsson made an “obvious action” that led to Everton’s late goal against Manchester United being ruled out for offside, according to the Premier League
Dominic Calvert-Lewin looked to have sealed a dramatic three points for the Toffees as his shot deflected in off Harry Maguire.
However, referee Chris Kavanagh referred the goal to his video assistant referee who decided that Sigurdsson was interfering with play.
Refereeing body Premier League Game Match Officials Limited said in a statement: “The on-field decision was to award the goal, but the VAR advised the referee that Sigurdsson was in an offside position directly in the line of vision of David de Gea and made an obvious action that impacted de Gea’s ability to make a save.”
The decision was a controversial one, with Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti earning himself a red card after remonstrating with Kavanagh at full-time.
Sigurdsson was on the floor in the six-yard box after a previous Everton attack had been thwarted by De Gea’s reflex save.
Calvert-Lewin gathered the loose ball and cut back in on his left foot before unleashing his shot.
Sigurdsson did not touch the ball and it appeared as though De Gea had already committed to covering the opposite post, leaving Everton’s players, fans and manager furious with the subsequent decision.
“That is a disaster. Oh my gosh. It’s not even in his line of sight,” a shocked Calvert-Lewin told Sky Sports after the final whistle.
“In the moment I wasn’t sure but having seen it again… The keeper’s already going the other way. De Gea is never going to save it. What can you do?”
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