Arsenal faced more VAR frustration earlier today as Leandro Trossard saw his goal in the 28th minute ruled out.
The Arsenal No.19 rifled a fantastic strike into the top corner as Mikel Arteta thought his side had gone 1-0 up against Leicester, only for Craig Pawson to disallow the goal after checking the VAR monitor.
Following the incident, the Premier League explained why that decision was taken, in a statement on Twitter which simply doesn’t add up.
What’s the story?
Well, the Premier League revealed that Trossard’s goal was ruled out due to “sustained holding from Ben White on Danny Ward” just before the Belgium international’s strike.
That simply doesn’t make sense based on an incident involving Boubacar Kamara and Aaron Ramsdale back in August.
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium back on Wednesday 31st August, although they were made to fight for the three points after Douglas Luiz scored a 74th minute equaliser straight from a corner.
The Brazil international only found the back of the net in that particular instance as Kamara was backing into Ramsdale with his arms wrapped around the England international, impeding his vision and also his ability to punch the ball clear.
That goal was allowed to stand, so Arsenal fans should be furious that Pawson decided to rule out Trossard’s strike for an incident which involved much less contact on Ward.
Arsenal should lodge complaint after Trossard goal ruled out
There have been far too many significant errors made this season which could cost the Gunners the Premier League title come May – every point is crucial in a battle against Manchester City.
There was the wrongly awarded foul before Gabriel Martinelli scored at Old Trafford – an independent panel found that decision to be incorrect.
There was also the incredulous decision to grant Brentford’s equaliser in the recent 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium, which the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL) actually apologised for.
It even saw Lee Mason leave his role as a Premier League referee.
Of course, mistakes can happen, but far too many are being made in games involving Arsenal this season, and it could prove costly.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
