(Video) Inside the VAR discussion that overturned Kai Havertzโs penalty claim against United
Manchester United sustained a deflating 3-1 defeat to Arsenal last Sunday, with the Gunners sealing all three points with two injury-time goals.
Earlier in the game and when the sides were tied at 1-1 in the 68th minute, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro collided with Kai Havertz in the penalty area, sending the forward scrambling to the floor.
Referee Anthony Taylor immediately blew his whistle and pointed for a spot-kick, but after several minutes of VAR reviewing the incident, went to check the pitchside monitor at the Emirates to get another look himself.
He then opted against a penalty and resumed play โ much to Arsenalโs protests.
Taylorโs decision to rescind spot-kick
The audio of the discussion held between the referee and VAR officials has now been released so supporters have a better understanding of the in-game decisions.
Taylor:ย โWan-Bissaka, [No.] 29, Wan-Bissaka tripped him [Havertz].โ
VAR:ย โSo, thereโs nothing on Casemiro so weโre focused on Wan-Bissaka. Thatโs the right foot across from Wan-Bissaka. I donโt think thereโs any contact from that right leg initially because he takes another step. Thereโs minimal contact on the next one. Thereโs no contact for me on the initial one and then thereโs really, really minimal contact there. So, I think thatโs an on-field review. I think thereโs no foul there for me.โ
Assistant VAR:ย โI think the attacker clips the back of the calf of the defender.โ
VAR:ย โWhat youโre going to see [for the on-field review] is Wan-Bissaka will step across, where thereโs no contact with the right foot. Thereโs minimal contact then from Havertzโs left foot as he runs through.โ
Taylor:ย โRight, so he steps and then Havertz kicks the leg and Wan-Bissaka doesnโt make a challenge, yes? Thatโs what Iโm seeing now. Ok perfect, so restart, drop-ball to the โkeeper. Thank you.โ
Inside the VAR discussion on Kai Havertz’ penalty appeal against Manchester United pic.twitter.com/YD9HqznNq4
โ Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 6, 2023
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