Fans puzzled by offside decision in Chelsea vs Man City game
- Fans were confused by the length of time it took for officials to rule Nicolas Jackson offside during a Chelsea vs Man City game.
- Nicolas Jackson quickly committed his first offside offence of the new campaign, but it took about 30 seconds before the assistant referee raised his flag.
- Fans questioned what Nicolas Jackson was trying to do on the field leading to the offside call.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has once again found himself in the spotlight for his offside positioning, having been flagged offside 28 times during the previous Premier League season. In the opening match of the new campaign, Jackson quickly repeated this pattern, committing an offside offence that went unpunished for approximately 30 seconds. During this time, he maneuvered around defenders before his shot was ultimately blocked, leading to a delayed reaction from the assistant referee. The incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many fans expressing their frustration. Paddy Power humorously criticized the linesman's delay in raising the flag, questioning the need for such a long wait to confirm Jackson's offside position. Another user pointed out that Jackson was clearly offside by a significant margin, suggesting that the situation was reminiscent of his previous season's struggles. Jackson's attempt to score came after Manchester City's Erling Haaland had opened the scoring. He believed he had equalized by tapping in a rebound from a blocked shot, but his offside positioning nullified the goal. Analysts noted that a forward's awareness and timing are crucial in such situations, emphasizing the importance of being onside to capitalize on rare scoring opportunities. As the season progresses, Jackson's ability to adjust his positioning will be closely monitored, as fans and pundits alike hope for improvement in his game to avoid repeating past mistakes.