NEW semi-automated offside technology has made Premier League history by chalking off its first goal.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze thought he had made it 3-0 to the Eagles against Manchester City this afternoon.
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The England midfielder sprinted in behind the City defence and finished before being flagged offside by the linesman.
Eze was adamant he had timed his run to perfection, wagging his finger in disbelief at the decision.
The goal was immediately checked by VAR’s semi-automated offside technology and within seconds, it was confirmed that he had narrowly gone too early.
It was the first time in Prem history that a goal had been disallowed following the modernised check.
But it was its second use in its debut game after it supported the on-field decision to award Eze’s first goal after a possible offside in the build-up from Ismalia Sarr.
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