Football lovers across the world have been treated. To a thrilling return to the Premier League. After a week of international break. For Arsenal This season VAR hasn’t been beneficial this season. With Almost every second decision going against them. The domestic topflight resumed after an international break. Playing out all the drama, controversies and nail-biting moments we love about the beautiful game. Arsenal’s team is among those stuck in the excitement, sometimes frustration, of the Grand Slam.
The most recent VAR decisions that affected Arsenal in their match against Bournemouth. We look at the events that unfolded at the Vitality Stadium from penalties to red card. Including a red card to William Saliba, Raya Penalty.
Arsenal, though, were on the wrong end of VAR technology twice on Tuesday, with their clash with Bournemouth. William Saliba was booked for a challenge on Evanilson. Arnaut dropped from the field. While Floyd Ayite and Leon Gautier were shown the yellow card. But VAR intervened, determining Saliba’s act was an obvious goal-scoring opportunity blocked. Therefore, the yellow was elevated to Sent off by the referee. However, the Arsenal fans were left frustrated. At what they claim was an obvious offside by Evanilson when it happened.
Arsenal VAR Decisions
In the second half, goalkeeper David Raya was at the center of another VAR controversy. Bournemouth were penalized after a foul on Evanilson. Who was sent off for a red card? VAR also ruled there was proper contact. What’s more interesting is that Raya escaped a red card as a result of the double jeopardy rule. A player cannot receive a red card for failing to play the ball. When there is a reasonable attempt to play it. Instead of Saliba who was nowhere near the ball. Raya was inside his box. Desperately attempting to stop being rounded by his opponent.
Unfortunately for Arsenal VAR decisions made things worse. Instead of a lead such as they have in the other matches. They struggled down to 10 men to claw back control against Bournemouth.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will assess the damage as he struggles to find the answers. As his side continues to stumble.
It’s a case of being clear and finding solutions so discipline does not result in red cards. That led to VAR disasters. Arteta especially needs to form a way to prevent self-inflicted wounds and remain calm when it matters. Arteta will take that transparency about the league’s goings-on as a guide. About how decisions will be explained this season.
Finally, as we end this analysis, watch out for Arsenal’s next fixtures. Will they take away VAR ‘lessons’ and adapt? Can Arteta’s tactical ploy help his side minimize the effect of dismissed players, as well as questionable decisions? Football remains unpredictable, but one thing is certain. The journey of Arsenal through the Premier League is also going to be dramatic, testing, and windows of opportunity
Title charge
Saliba was awarded yellow by. The referee because of his challenge. Then VAR suggested to the referee to have a look at the pitch side monitor. Then Referee changed his decision to direct the red card to Saliba. But in the match B/w Liverpool and Chelsea same thing. Was done by one Chelsea defender. The referee didn’t even have a look at it.
Fans have been complaining about this in earlier decisions. They said they just want consistency in the decisions of the officials. This hasn’t been seen this season whether it is delaying the play. Or the Saliba incident. Arsenal now leads the chart for most red cards this season, having picked up three red cards already. Arsenal is third in the league. As they will face Liverpool next week.
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