In the first thirty-three minutes of the match between Manchester United and Brighton, which was 1-0 in favor of Brighton prior to that time, the video assistant referee (VAR) and the officials have just successfully robbed Manchester United of a goal that was scored by Marcus Rashford. They say that the goal was scored on an offside, for which there is no evidence to support their allegation.

In the 33rd minute of the match, Marcus Rashford appeared to have leveled the score for Manchester United, who were down 1-0 at the time, by finding the back of the net. However, the celebration was short-lived as the officials quickly ruled the goal out, citing an offside decision that has left fans and analysts baffled.

Rashford’s goal, which had ignited excitement among the Old Trafford crowd, was soon put under scrutiny by the VAR officials who closely examined the build-up to the play. After consulting with the VAR team, the on-field referee made the contentious decision to disallow the goal due to offside, despite what many believe was insufficient evidence to support the call.

Replays suggested that Rashford was in line with the last defender when the ball was played, leading to widespread frustration and claims that Manchester United had been unjustly denied a crucial goal. This decision sparked an outcry among Manchester United fans, who flooded social media with their dissatisfaction.

Many argued that the offside call was dubious, with some even questioning the effectiveness of the VAR system in ensuring fair play. Pundits also joined the debate, with several well-known commentators expressing the opinion that the goal should have stood.

As the match progressed, the atmosphere at Old Trafford remained charged, with the disallowed goal casting a long shadow over the game. Manchester United, feeling wronged by the decision, continued to push for an equalizer, but the sense of injustice persisted both on and off the field.