Everton were involved in even more controversy in the first half against Wolves, as they had a goal disallowed for offside against Orel Mangala.
Sean Dyche‘s side starting the first-half brilliant against Wolves, putting them under pressure high up the field as the likes of Craig Dawson looked vulnerable at the back.
Ashley Young opened the scoring with a nicely taken free-kick, though Jose Sa failed to set up his wall correctly as he curled it round the outside man.
And Orel Mangala added a second just past the half hour mark.
Everton are in desperate need of a win and three points, with a loss putting them into the bottom three.
It could have been even better for the Toffees if it wasn’t for VAR, as James Tarkowski had a goal disallowed.
VAR explanation for James Tarkowski’s disallowed goal
James Tarkowski rose highest to head home from a free-kick delivered by Dwight McNeil, but there was adjudged to have been an offside in the build-up.
Orel Mangala could be seen holding Mario Lemina as he looked to drop back into an area where the ball was heading, as well as being offside when the ball was played.
James Tarkowski of Everton scores a goal with a header, which is later disallowed following an offside decision following a VAR Review, during the ...
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An explanation emerged on X from the Premier League match centre not long after the incident, and it stated this.
‘Tarkowski’s goal was initially awarded on-field. VAR checked that Mangala was in an offside position and interfered with an opponent and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned his original decision and the goal was disallowed.’
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Tarkowski’s goal was initially awarded on-field. VAR checked that Mangala was in an offside position and interfered with an opponent and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned his original decision and the goal was disallowed.
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) December 4, 2024
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Should it have been disallowed?
Well, it’s one of those decisions that is very much subjective.
By the letter of the law it is offside as he directly impacts Mario Lemina dropping back to defend the corner with his arms around him, but it’s rather harsh.
Some could argue that there’s no guarantee he would have gotten to the ball and didn’t play a direct role in the goal.
However, it’s one of those that we do see given from time to time.
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