‌The ball, on an upward trajectory, clattered off David Raya's crossbar before bulging the back of the net, as Dorgu wheeled off in celebration. However, there was a quick VAR check in the aftermath, given that the 21-year-old looked to have handled the ball before his strike. Speaking on Sky Sports, the former Premier League referee said: "We've just heard from the VAR, Paul Tierney, and it's a fair comment, it's inconclusive, you can't tell. In a game filled with drama from the outset and throughout, it was Arsenal who struck first. The former United captain said: "It looked like the goal kind of set Arsenal back a little bit.

Source: Daily Mirror January 25, 2026 21:31 UTC