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'Sterling's prolific goalscoring armpit was offside!' - VAR sparks controversy in Man City's season opener

The Premier League has embraced the brave new world of VAR, but technology has already sparked controversy on the opening weekend.

Defending champions Manchester City opened their campaign with a trip to West Ham.

Video assistance was available to the match officials at the London Stadium and was called upon on several occasions.

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One incident in particular, though, sparked bemusement among those on and off the field.

Gabriel Jesus, who broke the deadlock midway through the first half, thought he had a second of the game shortly after Raheem Sterling had doubled City’s lead.