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Manchester Evening News
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Isaac Johnson

Manchester United's third goal vs Everton could've stood due to loophole in rule book

Marcus Rashford was as aggrieved as Manchester United fans were when his goal against Everton was chalked off for handball.

The striker rode through challenges from James Tarkowski and Jordan Pickford before slotting home late on. However, he was adjudged to have handled the ball in the lead up and VAR cancelled out what would have been his sixth strike of the season.

Goals from Antony and Cristiano Ronaldo had overturned Alex Iwobi’s opener and Rashford’s attempt would have made for a welcome cushion going into the final minutes of the game.

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