Published 16:48 IST, March 2nd 2020

David de Gea and Man United bailed out by VAR, Calvert-Lewin expresses disbelief

VAR dominated the headlines as it controversially ruled out Everton's winner for offside. David de Gea had a decent night as his howler gave Everton the lead.

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Everton were dramatically denied a late winner vs Manchester United as VAR came to rescue of Red Devils again. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's deflected strike past David de Gea in 92nd minute appeared to have won game for Everton. However, VAR disallowed goal after ruling an offside for Gylfi Sigurdsson. 

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Sigurdsson offside: Fans question VAR call after David de Gea howler

Although Sigurdsson never touched ball, VAR ruled out goal stating Everton midfielder in David de Gea's line of sight and made an 'obvious action that impacted his ability to make a save'. 

VAR's latest ruling has been once again panned by fans with many users took to Twitter to share still ims from incident to question VAR's impact. still ims shed more light on incident as it appears as David de Gea had a clear view of Calvert-Lewin's effort and was in fact beaten by deflection. 

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Fans question Sigurdsson offside call by VAR

Meanwhile, Calvert-Lewin, himself appeared to be in shock after he watched replay in tunnel. striker was heard saying "That is a disaster, oh my gosh, he's t even obstructing". Everton could have clearly won game.

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Everton vs Man United highlights: David de Gea howler

Apart from dramatic VAR call, match was quite a thrilling affair as both sides mand to carve each or out with relative ease. David de Gea had a decent night as he made a howler in opening sts of game to allow Dominic Calvert-Lewin score. After dwelling on ball for far too long, De Gea smashed ball on to rushing Calvert-Lewin, which ended up into back of net. 

Jordan Pickford, himself failed to cover himself in glory after he was beaten on near post by a low strike from Bru Fernandes. Both goalkeepers made some crucial saves as game was in balance till final minute. It ended 1-1 at Goodison Park. Manchester United remain fifth in Premier League, three points off fourth-placed Chelsea. y will face Derby County next in FA Cup. Meanwhile, Everton will travel Stamford Bridge for ir league clash against Chelsea next week. 

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16:48 IST, March 2nd 2020