Kai Havertz remained on the field after a VAR review of a high challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu during Arsenal\u2019s 1\u20130 win over Burnley. The referee issued a yellow card at the scene, but the incident was reviewed by VAR and no further sanction was applied. Havertz was substituted a few minutes later.<\/p>\n
According to the Premier League Match Centre , Havertz\u2019s foul on Ugochukwu was reviewed but it was decided that the challenge did not constitute serious foul play. The decision prompted strong reaction from pundits and the opposing bench. Gary Neville described the contact as \u201cvicious,\u201d while also offering a fuller assessment of the incident: \u201cHe is miles away from the ball,\u201d Neville reflected. \u201cI don\u2019t like that. The height of it and the fact it is on the standing leg.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think [the decision] is right. He is a lucky boy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burnley interim manager Mike Jackson said he was stunned the challenge did not result in a red card. \u201cIt is a red card,\u201d said Jackson. \u201cIt is dangerous, he is leaving the floor, and it is a cynical foul to break up play. We are disappointed it wasn\u2019t given because it changes the game for the last 20 minutes in our favor.<\/p>\n
The outcome followed another contentious VAR moment for Arsenal a week earlier, when a late West Ham equalizer from Callum Wilson was ruled out after VAR identified a foul on goalkeeper David Raya moments beforehand. That decision, and the choice to keep Havertz on the pitch, have combined to produce two consecutive matches in which Arsenal benefited from VAR interventions.<\/p>\n
Officials judged Havertz\u2019s challenge on Ugochukwu did not meet the threshold for serious foul play, so the on-field yellow stood. The judgment settled the immediate disciplinary question, but reactions from both pundits and Burnley\u2019s camp ensured the incident will be discussed beyond the final whistle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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