Everton’s Thierno Barry scored after a questionable offside call when Manchester City’s Marc Guehi misled him with a back pass. The assistant referee initially flagged the goal, but VAR overturned it, citing Guehi’s lack of control.

The decision hinged on whether Barry’s movement pressured Guehi. Former defender Andy Hinchcliffe argued that Guehi, in control, could have adjusted, keeping the goal live. The incident echoes past offside controversies involving Bruno Fernandes and Luis Diaz.

VAR’s intervention in this case highlights the fine line between defensive misjudgement and offside infractions. Everton fans, frustrated by limited VAR overturns, see this goal as a rare win. The match outcome now hinges on this ruling, affecting Premier League standings as teams chase playoff spots.