You might have thought that the break in football might have prompted a change in fortune on the technological front for Sheffield United but no sooner were they back, than they were on the wrong end of another terrible call, after last night’s ghost goal at Aston Villa. Here are the other times the Blades have been victims this season...
5. Lys Mousset v Man City
The Frenchman looked like he had given the Blades the lead at the home of the champions, but VAR ruled out his goal for offside. It was a sickener Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
6. John Egan v Aston Villa
This one worked out alright in the end. Villa were awarded a penalty by VAR after John Egan handled the ball. Jack Grealish smashed the spot kick against the bar and United won 2-0 (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Mason
7. Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle
United stopped when a linesman flagged for offside but Jonjo Shelvey carried on and put the ball in the net. VAR ruled there was no offside, so the goal stood. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. Ollie Norwood v Aston Villa
Ollie Norwood's free-kick was carried over his own goalline by Ørjan Nyland. But the HawkEye tech failed to work and the goal was not given Photo: PAUL ELLIS