Arsenal VAR appointment for Man City title clash digs up old questions amid Liverpool connection
Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the official for Arsenal’s pivotal Premier League title clash at Manchester City this weekend. However, it is the selection of Jarred Gillett on VAR for the weekend which will inevitably have supporters asking the same old questions from last year.
Gillet was in charge of Arsenal’s game against Aston Villa in which the Australian ruled out Kai Havertz’s last-minute equaliser for handball. It was only the second defeat of the season for the club at the time and began a run through the festive period that saw the Gunners drop points to Liverpool, West Ham and Fulham before bouncing back in 2024 having won every league game so far this year to sit top of the table going into the weekend’s games.
The last-minute Havertz “goal” was not the only decision that Arsenal felt went against them. Douglas Luiz looked to have clearly fouled Gabriel Jesus in the box but Gillett deemed it not enough of a foul to call a penalty.
When Arteta was asked about the two decisions after the match he said: «Clear and obvious. Clear and obvious.
“That's what I mean.» He added: «That's my opinion, that's all I can say.»
Arteta was serving a touchline ban at the time and sitting in the stands after picking up three yellow cards during the season. The Spaniard’s relationship with officials has been brought into focus this season on several occasions.
Martinelli, Walker and Gabriel — Every Arsenal and Man City player out of international duty
Saka and Martinelli recover, Rice avoids injury — Dream Arsenal scenario ahead of Man City
However, fast—forward again to this coming weekend and the appointment of Gillett is sure to raise the claims of his connection to Liverpool, the team who will be wanting both Arsenal and
Read on football.london
