Millimeters made the difference: Controversial goal gives Newcastle victory over Manchester City
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Newcastle and Manchester City faced off in round 12 of the English Premier League.
The first half ended goalless, but not without controversy. The Citizens appealed for a penalty after Schär fouled Foden, but the referee saw it differently.
After the break, the action heated up: first, Barnes put the Magpies ahead, but Rúben Dias quickly equalized. Barnes' second goal sparked heated debate and drew the ire of Josep Guardiola. The officials spent a long time reviewing the offside incident, but ultimately allowed the goal to stand.
A published freeze-frame confirmed that Rúben Dias was closer to Donnarumma’s goal than Bruno Guimarães. The fate of the episode was decided by millimeters, and the goal proved decisive in the match.
In the end, Newcastle claimed a 2-1 victory, while Manchester City slipped to third place, allowing Chelsea to move ahead.
