Premier League explains why Arsenal were not given a penalty vs Everton
Arsenal were furious after they were denied a penalty in the first half of their Premier League game against Everton on Saturday.
Eberechi Eze had played Kai Havertz in on goal but the Arsenal forward appeared to be clipped by Michael Keane.
Referee Andy Madley waved play on while VAR opted not to send the official to the screen to review the decision.
In a statement explaining the decision, the Premier League Match Centre said: ‘The referee’s call of no penalty to Arsenal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the contact from Keane on Havertz deemed to be minimal.’
Meanwhile, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp branded the decision an ‘absolute disgrace’.
‘It’s so clear. How on earth have VAR taken three seconds to say that’s not a penalty? That’s a horrendous decision,’ Redknapp said.
‘It’s definitely a penalty and it should be overturned.
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‘We see VAR make decisions sometimes that everyone at home can see is not a penalty and it takes five minutes.
‘They’ve taken three seconds to say it’s not a penalty. That is an absolute disgrace.’
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