Arsenal’s title bid suffered a serious blow on Saturday when an equalizer from Brentford striker Ivan Toney held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw.
But a serious VAR gaffe and a purpose from Toni kicked off the match resulting in an enormous controversy. According to the Daily Mail, video referee Lee Mason forgot to attract an offside line on the equaliser.
Reports stated that Christian Norgaard was in an offside place when crossing for Ivan Toni and that the purpose would have been disallowed if the VAR strains had been drawn.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was angered by the choice and identified that in an earlier incident through the build-up, an offside Ethan Pinnock had been grappling with Arsenal defender Gabriel when Nørgaard’s free-kick was put into the field. But after a very long time the decision was pronounced. Don’t intervene within the sport.
“I just looked back and it’s offside,” stated Arteta. ‘Has he defined why it was not allowed? No. It’s disappointing however they will most likely have a proof on the finish of the week. We do not have one in the present day,’ he stated.
The Gunners dropped factors for the second sport in a row, giving Manchester City contemporary hope of transferring forward on the high of the desk.
The end result means City can cut back Arsenal’s result in three factors with a house win over Aston Villa on Sunday. With Arsenal internet hosting City on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s facet will transfer high on purpose distinction in the event that they win each matches – though the Gunners have performed a sport much less.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
