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Kieran King

Petr Cech's scathing claim after controversial Bruno Fernandes goal in Manchester derby

Petr Cech has hit out at the officials that decided to allow Bruno Fernandes' equaliser in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Manchester City - and believes that the rule makers "don't understand the game".

The 28-year-old had the ball in the back of the net after Jack Grealish gave Manchester City the lead, but the flag was raised. However, VAR intervened to award the goal as Marcus Rashford was in an offside position but didn't touch the ball, meaning it was allowed to stand.

Rashford was deemed not to have interfered with play before Fernandes struck, so the fact he was in an offside position at the time of Casemiro's pass was irrelevant. It is a goal that has caused plenty of controversy amongst players, fans and pundits - and ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Cech has slammed the decision.

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