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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Why was Jake O’Brien’s goal against Aston Villa ruled out? Everton mixed up in more VAR controversy

Everton were mixed up in even more VAR controversy when Jake O’Brien saw his header ruled out against Aston Villa, despite the Irishman being clearly onside.

In a first half which saw both sides hit the woodwork at Villa Park, Toffees defender O’Brien thought he had given his side the lead when he latched on to James Garner’s cross, only for his joy to be cut short when he saw the linesman had raised his flag.

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