Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has cleared up why Crystal Palace had a third goal against Manchester City on Saturday disallowed.
After going 2-0 ahead, the Eagles looked to have stunned the Etihad Stadium further when Jordan Ayew rolled the ball into an empty net. However, referee Darren England chalked the goal off due to Odsonne Edouard’s block on City goalkeeper Ederson.
The Brazilian shot-stopper attempted to roll the ball out to Kevin de Bruyne but the Palace striker would prevent a City counter-attack, diverting the ball into Ayew’s path. It was an incident that divided opinions, with many believing the goal should have stood due to the fact the ball had left Ederson’s hands, including Palace chairman Steve Parish.
