Premier League release statement during crucial Man City clash vs Fulham after VAR check

Premier League release statement during crucial Man City clash vs Fulham after VAR check

Manchester City have put themselves in the driving seat for a place in the Champions League next season thanks to their former captain Ilkay Gundogan

Ilkay Gundogan scored for Man City against Fulham (Image: Alex Broadway/Getty Images )

The Premier League has confirmed why Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan's opening goal against Fulham was checked by VAR.

Gundogan opened the scoring for City after Matheus Nunes' chip was saved by Bernd Leno.

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The ball fell to Gundogan, who produced a stunning overhead kick to beat his fellow countryman and open the scoring.

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Despite seemingly being a fair goal, the Premier League has explained why there was a brief VAR check to see if the goal should stand.

Explaining on their Premier League Match Centre social media account, it was confirmed: "The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Gundogan in an onside position."

As things stand, City do not have to worry about the scores elsewhere thanks to Gundogan's opener.

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Thanks to their victory over AFC Bournemouth in midweek, the Blues know that a draw at Craven Cottage this afternoon would be enough to be playing Champions League football next season.

For City, this year has not been vintage for themselves. Defeat in the FA Cup final last weekend topped off a rare season without silverware, barring the Community Shield, for Pep Guardiola's side.

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However, a win in the final match of the season and qualification for the Champions League will at least end the season on a high.

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