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Ricky Charlesworth & Stephen Killen

Pundits agree on VAR decision to rule out Rodri goal for Man City vs FC Copenhagen

A clutch of BT Sport pundits have roundly criticised the decision to rule out Rodri's outstanding strike in Manchester City's Champions League tie at Copenhagen.

The Spaniard struck a delightful long-range effort early on in the contest but his joy was short-lived after VAR intervened and chalked it off after a handball in the build-up by City teammate Riyad Mahrez. The decision infuriated City's onlooking fans and also ex-City midfielder Owen Hargreaves.

When asked if Mahrez's hand was in a unnatural position, the former midfielder said: "No. That’s one of the best finishes I’ve seen this season, by Rodri. It's one of the best strikes I’ve seen all season, deserved a goal - a dreadful decision."

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