[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-offside-controversy-how-guehi-s-unintentional-assist-sparked-debate-over":40,"news-related-offside-controversy-how-guehi-s-unintentional-assist-sparked-debate-over-en":79,"news-related-match-offside-controversy-how-guehi-s-unintentional-assist-sparked-debate-over-en":157},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-12,4,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":42,"awayTeamName":43,"body":44,"category":45,"excerpt":46,"homeTeamId":47,"homeTeamName":48,"id":49,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":52,"matchName":53,"publishedAt":54,"slug":55,"sourceName":56,"sourceURL":57,"teamId":47,"teamName":48,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":68,"title":78},"326257546258026496","Manchester City","The Premier League witnessed a moment of controversy on Monday when Everton's Thierno Barry found the net from an offside position, thanks to an unintentional assist from Manchester City defender Marc Guehi. The incident has reignited debate over the interpretation and fairness of the offside law, with many questioning whether the current rules adequately punish defensive errors or reward attacking opportunism.\n\nBarry was clearly in an offside position when Guehi, under pressure, played a pass that inadvertently set up the Everton striker. Under Law 11 of the game, a player in an offside position is penalized if they become involved in active play by touching the ball or interfering with an opponent. However, the law also states that a player cannot be offside from a deliberate play by an opponent, except for a deliberate save. Guehi's action was deemed a deliberate play, thus negating the offside infraction.\n\nCritics argue that this interpretation undermines the spirit of the offside rule, which is designed to prevent attackers from gaining an advantage by lurking behind defenders. Proponents, however, point out that defenders must be held accountable for poor judgment or execution. In this case, Guehi's rushed clearance fell directly to Barry, who capitalized without hesitation.\n\nAccording to former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, the decision was correct under the current laws. \"Guehi makes a deliberate action - he plays the ball deliberately, albeit poorly. Therefore, Barry cannot be offside,\" Gallagher explained. \"It's harsh on City, but the law is clear.\" Others, like ex-striker Alan Shearer, have called for a review, claiming that the law as written encourages defenders to make mistakes rather than rewarding good attacking movement.\n\nBeyond the offside controversy, the match featured other pivotal decisions. A late penalty appeal for City was waved away after a challenge on Erling Haaland, while Everton had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside in the buildup. Each call has been scrutinized in the aftermath, with pundits split over the consistency of officiating.\n\nHistorically, this incident mirrors similar debates, such as when an opponent's deflection causes an attacker to score from an offside position. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has tweaked the offside law in recent years, prioritizing clear and obvious errors, but gray areas remain. This latest flashpoint may push for further clarification, especially regarding what constitutes a 'deliberate play'.\n\nFor Everton, the goal proved crucial in securing a vital point in their bid to avoid relegation. Barry's finish, albeit tainted by controversy, showcased his composure in the box. Meanwhile, Manchester City were left frustrated, with the dropped points potentially affecting their title race momentum. \"We have to accept it, but it feels unfair,\" said City manager Pep Guardiola. He emphasized that his team must focus on defending better rather than relying on the laws to bail them out.\n\nWhen asked about the incident, Everton manager Sean Dyche defended his striker: \"Thierno did what any forward would do - he followed the play and finished. The referee made the correct call based on the rules.\" Dyche also highlighted the need for referees to receive more support in such fast-paced situations.\n\nThe debate underscores a broader tension in football: the balance between strict adherence to written laws and the game's fluid, unpredictable nature. With technology like VAR already in place, some argue that a more flexible interpretation could lead to fairer outcomes. Others caution against overcomplicating a sport that thrives on simplicity.\n\nAs the season progresses, this incident will likely be referenced in future offside discussions. Whether IFAB considers amendments remains to be seen, but for now, the law stands as is, leaving players and fans to grapple with its imperfections.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Everton's Thierno Barry scored after being offside, with Manchester City's Marc Guehi providing the assist. Analysis of the incident's fairness, the offside law, and other key decisions in the match.","326257546052505600","Everton","327115385855807489","326135624635518976","Premier League","326324456777584640","Everton vs Manchester City","2026-05-05T12:35:22Z","offside-controversy-how-guehi-s-unintentional-assist-sparked-debate-over","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcdrpykm2npgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[47,42,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326222707169431552","326257819206553600","326323575902441472","326257810591453184","326222712496197632","326255039884562432","326257613643714560","326257623760375808","326257688390406144",[48,43,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77],"Anderlecht","Biggleswade Town","Andorra","Chester","Netherlands","Vardar Skopje","Hassania Agadir","FC Anyang","2 de Mayo","Offside Controversy: How Guehi's Unintentional Assist Sparked Debate Over Football's Laws",[80,112,132,147],{"awayTeamId":81,"awayTeamName":82,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":84,"homeTeamName":85,"id":86,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":87,"matchName":88,"publishedAt":89,"slug":90,"sourceName":91,"sourceURL":92,"teamId":81,"teamName":82,"teamIds":93,"teamNames":102,"title":111},"326257545918287872","Liverpool","A tunnel video showing four Liverpool players allegedly disrespecting Manchester United before kick-off at Old Trafford has drawn sharp criticism from a former player, reigniting tensions in one of football's fiercest rivalries.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","327161440802705409","326324144780087296","Manchester United vs Liverpool","2026-05-05T17:12:54Z","liverpool-stars-under-fire-for-disrespectful-tunnel-incident-at-old-trafford","Mirror - Football","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002Fliverpool-man-utd-disrespect-tunnel-37114607",[81,84,94,95,65,96,97,98,99,59,100,101],"326257818438995968","326257551639318528","326257617288564736","326257809182167040","326257810155245568","326257745512632320","326222713142120448","326257546392244224",[82,85,103,104,75,105,106,107,108,69,109,110],"Trafford","Mannsdorf-Großenzersdorf","Mantova","Oldham","Mansfield Town","Members","Canada","Nottingham Forest","Liverpool Stars Under Fire for 'Disrespectful' Tunnel Incident at Old Trafford",{"awayTeamId":42,"awayTeamName":43,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":113,"homeTeamId":47,"homeTeamName":48,"id":114,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":52,"matchName":53,"publishedAt":115,"slug":116,"sourceName":117,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":42,"teamName":43,"teamIds":119,"teamNames":125,"title":131},"A 71-year-old man was arrested for racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during Everton's 3-3 draw with Manchester City. Teammate Marc Guéhi also faced racist abuse online. 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The incident is under investigation.","327160635659915265","2026-05-05T16:24:33Z","everton-fan-arrested-for-alleged-racial-abuse-of-antoine-semenyo-during-2","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcedpnxqwg29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[47,42,121,139,140,141,62,59,101,65,67],"326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326257814563459072",[48,43,127,143,144,145,72,69,110,75,77],"Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Histon","Everton Fan Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Antoine Semenyo During Manchester City Match",{"awayTeamId":42,"awayTeamName":43,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":148,"homeTeamId":47,"homeTeamName":48,"id":149,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":52,"matchName":53,"publishedAt":135,"slug":150,"sourceName":56,"sourceURL":137,"teamId":47,"teamName":48,"teamIds":151,"teamNames":154,"title":146},"Merseyside Police arrested an Everton fan during the Premier League match against Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo. 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