Trent Alexander-Arnold looked to have spoiled Manchester United's Sunday afternoon with an early goal at Old Trafford, but his finish and iconic follow-up was sadly stolen by VAR.
The full-back smashed the ball home and was awarded a goal after the referee's watch indicated the ball had crossed the line before the video assistant intervened and ruled the effort out for an offside in the build-up.
Mohamed Salah had got the slightest of touches on the ball before Alexander-Arnold's shot and unfortunately the Egyptian attacker was ahead of the last defender when he touched it.
That meant that the goal was ruled out - and Alexander-Arnold's hilarious Steven Gerrard tribute went to waste.
After the goal was initially awarded, Alexander-Arnold kissed the camera just as Gerrard had done after scoring at Old Trafford - one of the best trolling moments by a Reds player at United's home ground.
Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, were quick to notice the tribute to the Liverpool legend, and just as quick to swear at VAR for the decision to rule out both goal and celebration.
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NO GOAL! ❌
Trent Alexander-Arnold thinks he's scored and celebrates with a Steven Gerrard camera kiss but it's ruled out for offside! 🎥 pic.twitter.com/c2ifHlkz5h
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 1, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the Steven Gerrard kiss to the camera celebration after scoring a goal at Old Trafford. Football heritage. But... Mohamed Salah was offside as he got a touch just before Trent scored. VAR rules out the goal. #MUFC 0-0 #LFC pic.twitter.com/f0rb5X4R9X
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) September 1, 2024
If only 💭 pic.twitter.com/c2pS9xomyQ
— LiveScore (@livescore) September 1, 2024
The camera kiss at Old Trafford by Trent only for it to be disallowed?
Football is too cruel.
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) September 1, 2024
Ngl when Trent kissed the camera something rised on me
— ͏͏͏𝐉𝐚𝐲 ⌖ (@cagiago_) September 1, 2024
The camera kiss at Old Trafford by Trent only for it to be disallowed?
I hate football pic.twitter.com/hUctSXZJS0
— Tandy (@LFC_Tandy) September 1, 2024
Trent kissed the camera for no reason pic.twitter.com/8KYpnFW7bF
— B. Firmz 💫 (@_Kotekz) September 1, 2024
