In a thrilling encounter on Saturday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson had a goal awarded after a VAR intervention during their match against Manchester City. Initially, Johnson's 35th-minute strike was ruled out for offside following a low cross from Richarlison. The Brazilian was flagged offside after he had beaten Manchester City's goalkeeper, James Trafford.

However, with the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, the decision was swiftly overturned after a VAR check. This delighted the travelling Tottenham fans, who celebrated the goal's confirmation. The Premier League Match Centre account on X clarified the situation, stating: "VAR checked the referee’s call of no goal for Tottenham Hotspur - and established that Richarlison was in an onside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was awarded."

The use of VAR has been a topic of much discussion in football, but this instance showcased its potential to correct on-field decisions. Tottenham's fans will be hoping for more moments like this as the season progresses.