Fans have slammed the decision to allow Gabriel Jesus' second goal for Arsenal against Crystal Palace, with the Brazilian appearing to be narrowly offside.
Jesus had entered the match bidding to end a long-standing goal drought for the Gunners.
The Brazilian ended his barren run in stunning fashion, scoring a second half hat-trick to help Mikel Arteta's side reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Jesus scored his first goal at the Emirates Stadium since December 17 last year to cancel out Jean-Philippe Mateta's early strike for the visitors.
His second goal proved controversial with the forward appearing to be in an offside position when he was played through by Bukayo Saka in the 73rd minute.
Jesus slotted past Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson to put the Gunners ahead for the first time, but fans insisted on social media that his effort should have been chalked off.
The alleged offence was not picked up by the linesman and the goal was allowed to stand with VAR not in operation until the semi-final stage of the competition.
'The linesman had a CLEAR view but STILL couldn't see that Gabriel Jesus was OFFSIDE!,' one fan complained on social media.
'Anyone with eyes can see Gabriel Jesus is clearly offside before he scored. Arsenal can consider themselves extremely lucky here,' another claimed.
'Itβs almost like these officials forgot how to do their jobs without VAR.'
'Hahahahah Jesus is miles offside but of course thereβs no VAR so Arsenal will go through. Absolutely disgraceful refereeing,' a third said.
Jesus would go on to claim the match ball by adding a third for Arsenal in the 81st minute.
The Gunners were forced to endure a nervy conclusion to the match after their former striker Eddie Nketiah pulled a goal back five minutes from time.
Arsenal would ultimately seal a 3-2 victory to book a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Arteta's side will discover their last four opponents on Thursday, with the draw taking place after Tottenham's quarter-final against Manchester United.
Three quarter-final ties were decided on Wednesday, with Newcastle and Liverpool joining Arsenal in the last four.
Newcastle earned a 3-1 win over Brentford, while Liverpool earned a 2-1 victory against Southampton.
manbklns
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Don't worry.... You will still complain about it I go screenshot diz tin keep for you
keep crying lil bro
winabcekls
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Not fans but this app.
juzcdlpyz
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As an Arsenal fan! yes I accept that it was offside but me accepting it, it changes nothing so regardless we move.
Nubblnstu
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Don't worry.... You will still complain about it I go screenshot diz tin keep for you
hahahahah true
Nubblnstu
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go to court if you are not satisfied π³π€·ββοΈπ€ππ₯π€
hahahah when is you turn dont forget waht you say!
peterEkele
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go to court if you are not satisfied π³π€·ββοΈπ€ππ₯π€
Don't worry.... You will still complain about it I go screenshot diz tin keep for you
votdltuz
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go to court if you are not satisfied π³π€·ββοΈπ€ππ₯π€
Cihdeikloy
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The linesman was playing him onside. It's clearly a goal.
kolonegooner
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No Arsenal Fan OR Arteta saying anything ππ
wrong Bruv, I said it was offside and we shouldn't celebrate ..... how did they miss this π³
kolonegooner
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Watching the match .... I said he was offside as well, only for them to allow the goal π€ .... not sure how they let that one stand.
homdilpstz
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No var in this competition,mind you we were also denied a clear penalty in the early minutes of the first half.
Kesadlor
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VAR check and it didn't ask the referee to go to the monitor π€£π€£π€£
UrPapa
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arsenal needed the good luck to get through. they'll get beaten in the next round. another year of no trophies for them
You needed luck to get through Rock bottom Southampton, mumu
Joabdilorz
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even the goalkeeper was lucky he catches the ball outside 18box.
jimaderuz
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Joabdilorz
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I see no offside here.more so palace was lucky to escape a penalty for hand ball but haters will not understand this and that was deserved win for arsenal team.
babjide
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if the linesman had a clear view and didn't see him offside why are people on the stands the ones complaining.,... funny
if it was man utd or Chelsea we you say such, try and get common dense
Zuwabesz
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Arteta purchased officials
Sakbloptuy
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it is offside goal my people.
Mencdikuyz
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if the linesman had a clear view and didn't see him offside why are people on the stands the ones complaining.,... funny
herotheboy
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arsenal needed the good luck to get through. they'll get beaten in the next round. another year of no trophies for them
The semis are two legged so no luck in the world can get you through so I hope you donβt use the same line when we make it through
jhkr
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Jesus was not offside check properly the legs of the defender.
legs and head which is infront get serious
jhkr
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
since wen
jhkr
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some people are still trying to blame Arsenal, did we close the ref or lines man eyes
we will reply to u one day with such a comment
mapbcelt
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arsenal needed the good luck to get through. they'll get beaten in the next round. another year of no trophies for them
dupdikprs
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
bull shit
hinbceklpz
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Even the blind can see this is a clear offside but it's the ref. decision
and there was a penalty which was not seen by the ref you know!
faaaelru
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Was it Arsenal decision not to use VAR in EFL matches? whenever the ref decision goes your way take it and if it's against you also accept and live with it that's football
Nuoadinpsu
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
why so dumb? on the post were did you the player moving? move or no move that was an offside, Dumas
yabdiklmu
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lol var
viaacelors
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Arteta us becoming Simeon of Arsenal
Fieabdlprs
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some people are still trying to blame Arsenal, did we close the ref or lines man eyes
Ducabikpu
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
When he is sleeping is offside ryt
my-blood-is-red
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We rappe them well well
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I don't care cus for the offside cus I won my ticket
my-blood-is-red
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It was offside but I don't care cus it made me won my ticket
ESSB_10
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Even the blind can see this is a clear offside but it's the ref. decision
tedaikruy
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We rappe them well well
Zero-Shot-on-Target
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Thank God it's not Real Madrid
blackBeed
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
lol I accidentally liked this piece of sheet comment, are you stupid or dumb? wait nvm, don't answer that
wudaklpry
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if a player is moving, it is not offside.
dacblnorsu
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Arsenal fans will not see this, the day they perceived they were rub is the day they will call other teams names ππ
2muchmoney
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Jesus was not offside check properly the legs of the defender.
So the leg was higher than heβs head stop π drinking too much gari
Bennoprsyz
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clear offside
Richcapone442
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I was shocked watching the match clear offside
vunadeikps
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saka
fowbeprsy
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Other referee are helping big clubs especially in this situation, so if arsenal have the chance to win so be it
hozciklmst
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Jesus was not offside check properly the legs of the defender.
Fokbeklps
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Why no VAR. either use in every match or donβt use it at all
Vezakmsuyz
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No Arsenal Fan OR Arteta saying anything ππ
No one is ready to talk about the hand ball a Palace player touched in the box, which was clear penalty .
kamaknrtz
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Lines man cock eyed at the Emirates.