A mad few minutes saw the Gunners score, only to have it chalked off by video officials - who then awarded a spot-kick, which was converted
VAR has been a regular source of controversy ever since being introduced in the Premier League, and it caused confusion again in the first half of Arsenal against Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime.
Eddie Nketiah appeared to have put Arsenal 2-0 ahead against Man Utd - but VAR disallowed it for offside, only to give a penalty to the Gunners instead, which Bukayo Saka scored.
There was then further controversy when Arsenal defender Cedric Soares clearly handled the ball in the Gunners penalty area, but nothing was given.
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So why did this strange series of incidents occur and what decisions were made? GOAL takes a look...
Watch: VAR disallows Arsenal goal but awards penalty (UK only)
Arsenal appeared to have gone two ahead of Man Utd in a crucial battle for the Premier League top four, when a slick Martin Odegaard pass from midfield was flicked on by Saka for Nketiah to finish by David de Gea.
However, the referee was instructed by VAR that Nketiah was in an offside position when he got the ball, so the goal was disallowed - but matters did not stop there.
As Saka flicked it on, he was clumsily fouled by Alex Telles, and so on-pitch referee Craig Pawson was summoned to look at the incident on his pitchside monitor.
The penalty was given after video review, and was dispatched by Saka to put Arsenal 2-0 up - albeit not in the manner they originally expected.
What about the Cedric handball?
In the first half, the Arsenal right back went to the floor under pressure from Jadon Sancho. As Cedric clambered on all fours to try and get back on his feet, his hand made contact with the ball.
Despite television cameras clearly picking this up, VAR did not call on Pawson to review the incident - with Sancho and his Man Utd team mates left roaring in frustration.
repbilry
0
That was another VAR mistake,,, it was a clear penalty!
Miockmnt
1
useless awarding manU penalty, they just kick it out 🤣
Lidclrtuyz
0
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND 😂 😂
Taeblmnopr
1
because FA have made sure Arsenal win
kombeiryz
0
var is correct because it is fouel but the goal scored was an offside
judbcknst
1
ManU fans are full of excuses. I know Xhaka's goal was offside or one foul goal that should've been disallowed
pescenoty
1
no magure but the problem still afect man yu
Vaaaben
1
Clear penaly. VAR is disgrace.
yonkmoprsz
1
Bias Man U fans… you had tons of chances to win and didn’t take them… that’s on you. Arsenal has had the toughest time with VAR since its introduction. While MU is one of the benefactors. Just Shut up and win when you can.
Every club in EPL have suffered and at the same time benefited from VAR but let admit that VAR in the EPL is the worst just like English refs are the worst in Europe
Niseintz
1
Lol
Musatunkara
5
Because VAR knows that if they awarded Man utd a penalty they will still miss it🤣
28494943(deleted)
1
Keep crying Man Utd fans. But dw maybe next season you’ll be good enough for the Europa conference league!
Dayerstuyz
0
maybe because nketiah is ghanaian and saka is english…😀
Nyuysemo
1
what ever happens,we Man United for life
Batlnprst
4
United fans are crying for penalties ' did you even score the one you have gotten
dodcikosy
3
perhaps VAR needed another VAR to check if VAR is working. what a disgrace from VAR officials.
Kucabiopru
1
Blame Varane and make sure to send 💣 💣 💣 in the Mail lol 😆 🤣 😜 Excuses lol Man United is 💩 💩 💩
wupabckptz
1
cry more😂😂😂
Invincinles04
1
Bias Man U fans… you had tons of chances to win and didn’t take them… that’s on you. Arsenal has had the toughest time with VAR since its introduction. While MU is one of the benefactors. Just Shut up and win when you can.
seudlnouyz
4
this match was fixed from the get go. you notice they did not even replay they two penalty incidents for man u. the commentators are against been bias. every call against Arsenal they quick to say is a foul go to v.a.r it's a penalty bla bla bla. but is the opposite for incidents against man u. V.A.R for this match needs to be investigated and the ref also. it was so clear that they were against us.
Tizirayi
2
VAR is here to kill football
JímmÿŁødż
2
Never had such an annoying evening
Kelvinfernandes
4
A complete disgrace of this var
Louadelnt
4
VAR is a complete disgrace..