A controversial moment rocked the football world, leaving fans and experts divided. Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham, on his dream return, had his goal cruelly taken away by VAR, sparking a heated debate.
The striker, fresh from his move from Besiktas, thought he had found the net, but officials ruled otherwise. Replays showed a controversial decision, with the ball seemingly out of play earlier in the move.
But here's where it gets controversial... Leon Bailey's involvement was key. VAR deemed he couldn't keep the ball in play, but was this decision fair?
The talkSPORT team had their say. Gabby Agbonlahor, a Villa Park veteran, exclaimed, "This isn't football!" while Scott Minto agreed, questioning the clarity of the whole ball crossing the line. Sam Matterface added, "How can they tell with such certainty?"
The Premier League's official explanation stated the ball was out of play during the attacking phase. But this left many unconvinced.
And this is the part most people miss... Villa were trailing at the time, with Dango Ouattara's goal putting Brentford ahead. Brentford's Kevin Schade was sent off for a red card-worthy kick on Matty Cash, but this didn't stop their lead.
Abraham's return to Villa followed an £18million move, and he previously spent the 2018/19 season on loan at the club, scoring an impressive 26 goals in 40 appearances.
So, was the decision to disallow the goal fair? Or did VAR get it wrong? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! This controversial moment has certainly divided opinions.
