Leicester fuming at referee after ‘offside’ miss as Manchester City move into top three
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says Raheem Sterling interfered with play as David Silva put City ahead
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel criticised the officials after Manchester City’s opening goal in their 2-1 win on Saturday was allowed to stand despite an apparent offside.
David Silva put hosts Manchester City ahead in the 29th minute, but Raheem Sterling, who appeared to be in an offside position, had a clear swipe at the ball as it went past him.
“The Man City player is in an offside position and the ball is struck,” Schmeichel told BBC Sport.
“The ball goes across him, which prevents me seeing, and he’s stood in front of Christian Fuchs and he also goes for the ball – so it’s three times offside.”
Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare said: “Once he makes the play of the ball, he becomes active. It should have been offside.”
