During a match at St James' Park, a goal was disallowed but not immediately communicated. In the interim, Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson was injured following a collision with Longstaff during a VAR continuation of play. The game was paused as Ederson received treatment and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola entered the pitch to speak with player Doku. Meanwhile, players kept active by passing the ball around. The incident sparked controversy due to a delayed offside flag, which allowed the play to continue despite the assistant referee being aware that it was offside. This adherence to current protocols resulted in Ederson's injury during what has been described as a 'meaningless run of play'. Manchester City fans have expressed their frustration over the incident.
Man City fans left fuming as bizarre rule sees Ederson end up injured https://t.co/70Ljkt1qTg
Man City fans left furious as bizarre rule sees Ederson end up injured https://t.co/70Ljkt1qTg
What are your thoughts on this? A delayed offside flag at St James' Park meant the attack played out and Ederson got injured. #BBCFootball #NEWMCI https://t.co/NI3SF5LHzy
EDERSON HURT DURING VAR CONTINUATION OF PLAY. City GK suffers injury during meaningless run of play. (Assistant ref knew play was offside, but did not raise flag and stop play due to current protocols). 👀 https://t.co/ySEstj93rC
Seems the goal was disallowed, but that hasn't been officially communicated... Ederson has been down injured after colliding with Longstaff & play is yet to restart. Guardiola is on the pitch talking to Doku, players are passing the ball around to stay warm. #NUFC #NEWMIC