Fans were left questioning VAR after Arsenal’s goal against Chelsea was allowed to stand, despite claims that Viktor Gyokeres was in an offside position.
The decision drew an immediate reaction online because it came just 24 hours after Manchester City had an effort ruled out for what supporters felt was an identical incident involving Erling Haaland.
In Arsenal’s match with Chelsea, Gyokeres was highlighted by fans as being “offside” in the build-up, yet the goal was awarded following a VAR check.
The controversy quickly escalated due to the timing, with supporters pointing to City’s disallowed goal the previous day and arguing that the same standard had not been applied across the two games.
Many posts focused on the lack of consistency in offside decisions, with the incident being described by frustrated fans as another example of “why everyone hates VAR”.
The comparison to Haaland’s ruled-out involvement for Manchester City ensured the debate did not fade, as viewers called for clearer explanations and a more consistent approach to similar situations.
