Controversial Ake goal vs Fulham 2023 Video | Akanji offside & obstructing Leno?

This Nathan Ake goal vs Fulham was a controversial moment from the Cottagers’ 5-1 loss to Man City over the weekend. The Ake goal against Fulham put City 2-1 up on the stroke of half time, but Fulham’s players felt that Manuel Akanji was offside, intefering with play and obstructing Fulham keeper Bernd Leno. VAR chose to have a look, but ruled in Man City’s favour and the goal was allowed to stand.

Official YT Vid, starts at point of Akanji Leno incident for Ake goal (2-1)

Akanji offside and possible obstruction?

Akanji offside Leno

As a result of the win, Manchester City were the only team with a 100% record at the end of GW4 in the league table.