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Sheffield United Denied By Tech Error On Premier League’s Return

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Sheffield United were denied by a bizarre goal-line technology ‘error’ in their 0-0 draw at Aston Villa as the Premier League returned in highly controversial fashion following a 100-day absence.

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The visitors should have been ahead going into half-time as Oliver Norwood’s deep free-kick was fumbled over the line by Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, but the usually faultless goal-line technology did not alert referee Michael Oliver, to the bemusement of all watching at Villa Park and at home.

Referee Michael Oliver points to his watch to signal the goal line technology did not give a goal after Sheffield United appeared to score against Aston Villa
Image:The goal-line decision system did not alert referee Michael Oliver
A camera angle behind Orjan Nyland's goal appears to show that the whole ball has crossed the line
Image:A camera angle behind Nyland’s goal appears to show that the whole ball has crossed the line

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Players, staff and officials unexpectedly took a knee just after kick-off to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement, before Sheffield United were denied their opener.

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