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Premier League Releases Statement on Penalty Decision as Arsenal Beat Everton 2-0
The Premier League confirmed VAR upheld the referee's decision after minimal contact in a key moment during Arsenal's 2-0 victory, extending their lead to 10 points.
- On Saturday, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory against Everton at Emirates Stadium, though the club was denied a first-half penalty after Kai Havertz was challenged by Michael Keane.
- Referee Andy Madley waved play on immediately after the challenge, with the Premier League Match Centre later confirming VAR upheld the decision, deeming contact from Keane on Havertz "minimal."
- Jamie Redknapp criticized the quick review, calling the decision "an absolute disgrace," while Alan Smith argued, "He just catches his left boot, it's a foul" regarding the incident.
- Viktor Gyokeres broke the deadlock in the 89th minute after Jordan Pickford's mistake, then Max Dowman, 16 years and 73 days old, scored in injury time to seal the 2-0 win.
- The victory moves Arsenal 10 points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League standings, extending their lead after withstanding early pressure from Everton at the Emirates.
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Jamie Redknapp fumes over Arsenal penalty decision - 'An absolute disgrace'
Arsenal were denied a first-half penalty during their Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday evening, despite VAR scrutinising the incident - and Jamie Redknapp was less than impressed with the verdict
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Read Full ArticlePremier League explains why Arsenal were not given a penalty vs Everton
Arsenal were denied a penalty in the first half against Everton (Getty) Arsenal were furious after they were denied a penalty in the first half of their 2-0 win against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Eberechi Eze had played Kai Havertz in on goal but the Arsenal forward appeared to be clipped by Michael Keane. Referee Andy Madley waved play on while VAR opted not to send the official to the screen to review the decision. In a stateme…
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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