The rules were clear, but for some inexplicable reason, Rayan Cherki's goal in Manchester City's 2-1 win over Liverpool was disallowed. The young French defender's stunning strike from outside the box had the Anfield crowd on its feet, but it would ultimately not count as a valid goal.
According to Match of the Day analysts Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, and Joe Hart, Cherki's goal was deemed offside due to an incorrect interpretation of the rules. The team believes that Cherki should have been flagged for offside by the linesman before he took his shot, which would have resulted in the goal being disallowed.
Chapman argued that the linesman's flagging was too late and didn't prevent Cherki from scoring, while Rooney pointed out that Cherki was even with the last defender when he released the ball. However, Hart, a former Premier League goalkeeper, insisted that Cherki should have been offside due to his position on the edge of the box.
The incident highlights the importance of clear communication and swift decision-making between the linesmen and the referee in high-pressure situations. While the rules are clear, the interpretation can be subjective, and it's up to the officials to make the right call.
Ultimately, Cherki's goal was a thrilling moment that showcased his skill and athleticism, but its disallowance served as a reminder of the harsh realities of professional football.
According to Match of the Day analysts Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, and Joe Hart, Cherki's goal was deemed offside due to an incorrect interpretation of the rules. The team believes that Cherki should have been flagged for offside by the linesman before he took his shot, which would have resulted in the goal being disallowed.
Chapman argued that the linesman's flagging was too late and didn't prevent Cherki from scoring, while Rooney pointed out that Cherki was even with the last defender when he released the ball. However, Hart, a former Premier League goalkeeper, insisted that Cherki should have been offside due to his position on the edge of the box.
The incident highlights the importance of clear communication and swift decision-making between the linesmen and the referee in high-pressure situations. While the rules are clear, the interpretation can be subjective, and it's up to the officials to make the right call.
Ultimately, Cherki's goal was a thrilling moment that showcased his skill and athleticism, but its disallowance served as a reminder of the harsh realities of professional football.
I mean, can you believe it? The linesman's flagging is literally split second too late! 
It's like they're expecting Cherki to just magically know he's offside or something 
. And what's up with the rules being clear but somehow still getting twisted? 
I think it's time for a review of those offside rules, you feel? 
The players and coaches are all right, they're just trying to make sense of it, but at the end of the day, that goal was straight fire 
. It's all about the skill and athleticism, not some arbitrary rulebook 
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! I feel like the linesman was super slow to flag him offside 
. Mark Chapman's point about the flagging being too late is valid, and Wayne Rooney's observation that Cherki was even with the defender is a good one 
. And let's be real, the goal would've been a screamer regardless of whether he was offside or not 
. I mean, can you believe it? Rayan Cherki's stunning strike from outside the box is basically the highlight of the game and then it gets taken away from him because of a linesman's flag that was like 2 seconds late 
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. Maybe next time he'll get to enjoy his goal without it getting taken away from him 
. i think they were right tho, if linesman had flagged him sooner, goal would've been off. what do u think? should hav been 3-1 for city 
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! I mean, can you believe it? A perfectly placed shot from outside the box and it gets taken away from us?! The linesman's flagging was way too late, in my opinion 
Still, it's frustrating when things like this happen.
. The refs need to get their timing right 
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Rooney's defense though is kinda weak tho... didn't he see the linesman flagging? 
but yeah, refs can be super sketchy, especially in big games 
and btw, those match of the day vids r always so good to watch 
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. It's all about communication and being on the same page, you know? And I'm just glad we got to see such an incredible skill display from Rayan Cherki... even if it didn't count as a goal 
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what a bummer! i think mark chapman had a legit point though, if they'd flagged him sooner maybe he wouldn't've scored. Wayne rooney's point about cherki being even with the last defender was also a good one... and joe hart's just right, like u can't just stand there on the edge of the box 
my fave tho is how the crowd reacted lol, they were WILD!!! 
anyway, goal or not, cherki's still got skills 
! Cherki's strike from outside the box was a thing of beauty 
️! The linesman's flagging seemed way too late, if you ask me 
, but Hart's claim that he was offside due to his position just doesn't sit right 
. If Cherki was flagged for offside before taking the shot, it wouldn't have been a problem 
Rayan Cherki is literally a genius on the field he just stepped up like a pro & scored an insane goal from outside the box 
so frustrating! imo that linesman was way too late in flagging him, didnt even give cherki enough time to react. Wayne rooney made a sick point about him being level with the defender when he released the ball 