What’s Hot and What’s Not from the 2017 EFL Cup final

NOT – Match officials

Despite Manchester United, at one stage, holding a two-nil lead, it was in fact Southampton who had the ball in the back of the net first.

However, Gabbiadini’s 11th minute effort was incorrectly ruled out for offside, despite clearly being onside.

But referee Andre Marriner, via his assistant, cancelled out the Italian’s opener, despite defender Ryan Bertrand, who was inactive and behind the forward, being the only player in an offside position (Pictured).

It was a huge let off for Manchester United, who soon raced into a two-nil lead after 38 minutes, thanks to Ibrahimovic and Lingard.

The Saints can be super proud of their cup final performance, but will feel harshly aggrieved by the linesman’s poor decision.