Jamie Redknapp has blasted VAR’s inaction after Kai Havertz was denied a penalty within the first half of Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton, labelling the choice “a disgrace”.
A slipshod problem from Michael Keane on Havertz within the twenty third minute was ignored by on-field referee Andy Madley – and really shortly cleared by VAR official Stuart Attwell.
Keane and Havertz have been grappling as the Arsenal ahead entered the Everton space, slid by by Eberechi Eze, earlier than the defender clearly trod on the again of his opponent’s foot.
Sky Sports’ Alan Smith, on co-commentary on the Emirates Stadium, mentioned he was “amazed they’ve [the officials] taken so little time” to look at the incident and clear it of any wrongdoing.
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Kai Havertz was controversially denied a penalty in Arsenal’s Premier League conflict with Everton
Speaking at half time, Redknapp mentioned: “It’s so clear. How on earth have VAR taken three seconds to say that is not a penalty? That’s a horrendous resolution.
“It’s positively a penalty and it ought to be overturned.
“We see VAR make choices generally that everybody at house can see will not be a penalty and it takes 5 minutes.
“They’ve taken three seconds to say it’s not a penalty. That is an absolute disgrace.”
In the aftermath of the collision, Mikel Arteta and a number of other Arsenal coaches have been seen pleading their case with the fourth official.
The Premier League’s match centre deemed contact from Keane to be “minimal”, however the Everton man was the flawed facet of play and scraped down Havertz’s left foot.
Arsenal scored two late objectives to emerge 2-0 winners from the sport and transfer – quickly not less than – 10 factors away from nearest rivals Manchester City within the title race.
