Mystery and anger continues to surround the decision to rule out Arsenal's late winning 'goal' in their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
On a toxic evening of controversy and vitriol, which included Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka appearing to swear at the home supporters after being booed, the Gunners thought they had snatched victory in the 85th minute when Sokratis Papastathopoulos bundled the ball in after a corner.
After lengthy celebrations, and despite no apparent protests from the Palace players, the goal was ruled out for a foul - believed to have been committed by Calum Chambers.
But replays of the goal, which weren't shown in the ground in any case, proved inconclusive, suggesting that Chambers had in fact been pushed and then tripped during the scramble.
Clear and obvious views of opposing managers
While Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson told reporters after the game "I've seen it now and understand why it was disallowed", the decision bewildered under-pressure Unai Emery.
"That is not a foul," said Emery. "VAR said it was a foul but I checked it after and it's a goal.
"VAR is positive and we need VAR. But we need to manage that in the right way."
The Arsenal boss was further aggrieved at the apparent inconsistencies surrounding the intervention - and the decision to overrule the match referee in the first half to award Palace a spot-kick - after his side had two penalty appeals ignored in their defeat at Sheffield United on Monday.
"It was amazing to check that penalty. In the last match here against Bournemouth, we deserved a very clear penalty, more clear than this evening, but they didn't check. OK, it wasn't important in the final result because we won 1-0. Last week in Sheffield, we had a very clear penalty on Sokratis at 0-0. It was a very important moment but they didn't check. We respected it and we lost," complained Emery.
Referring to the refusal of Premier League referees to watch replays on the available touchline screens, the Arsenal boss added: "If the referee watched that action on the TV, I am sure he would not decide that it was a foul. In the office with the TV, I don't know who the person is who decides this. Who is the person who checked that?"
So who did rule out Arsenal's winner?
Jarred Gillett was the VAR official for Arsenal's clash with Palace. A 32-year-old Australian, Gillett has never taken charge of a Premier League game, with his refereeing experience in England limited to nine Football League fixtures.
pepblnopsy
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The referee deliberately decided to rob Arsenal since he refused to watch it on sideline TV before taking his wicked decision.
Kuyckly
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EPL is just to bad... why on earth will a ref wouldn't go n check the var t.v why EPL is just robbing arsenal Football Club points they just hate is arsenal.
pucekmnry
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general goundouze 💪
ziwcdkosu
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we should bring that officiating team to be investigated..
yozbdknprs
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Incompetencies of the highest level, an inexperienced guy is in the room, away from the pressure of the game, overruling the decision of Martin Atkinson, who has been a referee for most of his adult years... why has EPL refused to provide a pitch side monitor? Because if they say they don't want the game to be re-refereed, then taking the decision out of the hands of the referee does just that! How on earth is this a clear and obvious foul u disallow a dying minute goal for?! its just utterly shambolic
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ur right dude!
Chibsoky
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He should be investigated for match Fixing
Febadimr
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I just checked this guy online and it shows he's only refereed international friendlies against IRAQ, SAUDI ARABIA. Seriously you carry this kind of guy to make decisions in such an important game??
match fixing is the worst scamming around the world
WesAndersen
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Small people trying to make big decisions that change the outcome of a big match to make themselves feel like big men. Disgraceful.
minadiktuy
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Has this becomes an excuse why we can't win the match, there are many questions Emery need to answer, are the right players used for an important matches,all the news that belerrin n co are now fit, Laca as well as others, is it a plan work that Emery want to phase out some of this players and sell them during January window? Var is not the problem of Arsenal but Emery. let him go
Zeyalmz
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EPL is the best league in the world but are the worst in officiating. Some of their referees are scammers who knows how to kill joy
Vaoboprsy
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silly guys r allowed to take charge of games which r above their standard!!infact he wasn't different from the referee who officiated the arsenal crystal palace match,all r sick!!!!
Fuayay
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I just checked this guy online and it shows he's only refereed international friendlies against IRAQ, SAUDI ARABIA. Seriously you carry this kind of guy to make decisions in such an important game??
poncelory
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Arsenal should have won that match if not because of that rubbish VAR.
man of the match
foaceklmuy
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When you have a spurs fan as a referee,and an inexperienced amateur in charge on VAR, i understand why arsenal were lucky for a draw
Zukados
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Joke of the day. An inexperienced joker incharge of a high tension London Derby. Hope he is not drunk during the match ha, ha ha🤗
kolonegooner
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var come fi mash up football. bloodcloth
real talk Bredda....caan overstand how this happen
kolonegooner
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fkn joke....why are always on the BAD receiving end of things 🤔
Yuseiloruz
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why depend on var when we couldn't defend the two goals advantage?
yes. How can defend when you are being demoralized?
Yuseiloruz
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No wonder they don't officiate at world cup because of inexperienced
that was a corrupt decision. it didn't make sense. Chambers was expected to be awarded a penalty and when he managed to score, it was disallowed. what do you call that, cheating or football?
Maravilla
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Against Bournemouth it was the same story, same thing occured against Sheffield. three matches in a row, what a robbery !!!!
Vedbioyz
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England the most corrupt football nation arranging match for those they want to win it, i am beginning not to listen to people calling EPL the best league NO NO IT'S HAS THE MOST THE MOST CORRUPT OFFICIAL MANAGING MATCHES. i am very disappointed in the match between Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.
gunasekarshankar
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Did you see thr rugby match las ni... Oh
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it helps us from loss
gunasekarshankar
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One panelty given to sadio mane was clearly not a panelty bcoz he down too easily but vAR favour liverpool,, at the other hand Arsenal have two panelties in earlier matches but could not even check by VAR
Zaha foul is similar like Pepe against Bournemouth but why they didn't have us penalty
gunasekarshankar
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Arsenal should have won that match if not because of that rubbish VAR.
this is Emirates stadium man ?
gunasekarshankar
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Arsenal should have won that match if not because of that rubbish VAR.
I not impressed with our performances Mateo rugby foul help us from loss
Fozcdiklm
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No wonder they don't officiate at world cup because of inexperienced
Layabors
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This is a mockery. I’m ashamed and disappointed 😔. What a league. At least with this kind of officiating they cannot tell us this is the best league in the world.
Wahenpt
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That's sh**t
aj002
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Incompetencies of the highest level, an inexperienced guy is in the room, away from the pressure of the game, overruling the decision of Martin Atkinson, who has been a referee for most of his adult years... why has EPL refused to provide a pitch side monitor? Because if they say they don't want the game to be re-refereed, then taking the decision out of the hands of the referee does just that! How on earth is this a clear and obvious foul u disallow a dying minute goal for?! its just utterly shambolic
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bro is crazy... they control the whole thing...manipulation
Nuaacikny
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Did you call the man razor blade ? how come they are using trial on error at this type of Game.
Neoaeklst
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rubbish no more reffre ..... [Comeon]
tecilnty
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Sack this stupid VAR referee Gillet!
Peybcilmos
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we need a court for wrong VAR. VAR is not a GOD. Must be wrong with people working VAR
Datcepsuyz
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atleast let them not include centre refereez and instead use var
yozbdknprs
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Incompetencies of the highest level, an inexperienced guy is in the room, away from the pressure of the game, overruling the decision of Martin Atkinson, who has been a referee for most of his adult years... why has EPL refused to provide a pitch side monitor? Because if they say they don't want the game to be re-refereed, then taking the decision out of the hands of the referee does just that! How on earth is this a clear and obvious foul u disallow a dying minute goal for?! its just utterly shambolic
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well I think Epl is the worst league I ever seen in my entire life.
jesbdklnu
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,Who asked him officiate when he doesn't have the requisite experience. PL officials should under study other leagues and see how they apply their own VAR without controversy.
FaithEvans
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bro all is shamble...premiership is corrupt league...their is a monitored screen on d side line...it was clearly shown yesterday...
but they never use it, why is that?
Dublin9
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So definitely Arsenal was rubbed of that match.. Bravo to Gillett and VAR...
zitadz
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why depend on var when we couldn't defend the two goals advantage?
docopt
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Was it a case of match fixing?
docopt
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This match should be replayed
aj002
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Incompetencies of the highest level, an inexperienced guy is in the room, away from the pressure of the game, overruling the decision of Martin Atkinson, who has been a referee for most of his adult years... why has EPL refused to provide a pitch side monitor? Because if they say they don't want the game to be re-refereed, then taking the decision out of the hands of the referee does just that! How on earth is this a clear and obvious foul u disallow a dying minute goal for?! its just utterly shambolic
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bro all is shamble...premiership is corrupt league...their is a monitored screen on d side line...it was clearly shown yesterday...
aj002
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my question is.. is VAR made for refree or refree for VAR... in premiership is like d VAR controls d refree that is not what we see spain and italy.. ...now a novist decide our 3 point...well i dont blame him is our management who clueless coach for us..
tohabkostz
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Interesting! So the person who decided it wasn't a goal has only handled 9 league fixtures..What a. league?
So sad.
Mobeimot
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Interesting! So the person who decided it wasn't a goal has only handled 9 league fixtures..What a. league?
This is a joke to me!Are you kidding me?This inexperienced 32 old referee overturned the goal against a team who won the game and owe them 2 points.How is going to pay them back.FA should rule his decision and award the points back to Arsenal.Absolute crap!I can’t understand this all day long!!!
nutmegprince
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So a complete incompetent novice was in charge of deciding if we got our 3 points or not... wawu
tohabkostz
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Interesting! So the person who decided it wasn't a goal has only handled 9 league fixtures..What a. league?
sehbeiloz
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EMERY OUT NO MATTER WHAT
tuuabiou
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Arsenal's defence is one of the best in the leauge...they contribute to goals week in week out...like they did with all 4 against palace😂😂😂
docbdlmns
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var come fi mash up football. bloodcloth