the Arsenal forward took part in the penalty sequence reviewed by officials, with officials later upholding the refereeing decision. Reports also note he escaped a red card after a bold tackle in the same window, fueling talk of consistency in VAR thresholds for challenges. Havertz was ruled out for the season by Arsenal after a hamstring concern requiring surgery, adding to ahead-of-schedule injuries in their forward line.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the online abuse of striker Kai Havertz and his wife has "terrible consequences" and needs to be "eradicated from the game".
www.bbc.co.ukIn this week's VAR Review: Should Arsenal's penalty against Man United have been cancelled? And did Erik ten Hag really have any grounds for his complaints? Plus, how the VAR got it very wrong at Man City.
www.espn.phKai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.
www.bbc.comArsenal fear Kai Havertz could miss the rest of the season after injuring his hamstring during their training camp in Dubai; Gunners are already without Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli having opted not to strengthen their attack in January
www.skysports.comGerman will require surgery and won't return until pre-season, becoming club's FOURTH injured forward
www.premierleague.comIn this week's VAR Review: Should Arsenal's penalty against Man United have been cancelled? And did Erik ten Hag really have any grounds for his complaints? Plus, how the VAR got it very wrong at Man City.
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