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Riyad Mahrez's VAR goal during Man City vs Man United sparks Chelsea Carabao Cup final debate

Riyad Mahrez's second goal for Manchester City against United in the Premier League derby caused controversy on social media in many ways.

The Cityzens were 3-1 up until injury time but the Algerian raced through and finished past David de Gea but celebrations were initially cut short due to the raising of the offside flag.

In a very tight decision that reminisced what happened to Romelu Lukaku at Wembley, after much deliberation, Michael Oliver was told to overturn the on-field decision to the joy of the City fans inside the Etihad Stadium who will be grateful for Alex Telles' noticeable green boot that led to this change of heart.

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