VAR took away another Arsenal penalty, this time against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening after it was deemed Kevin got a touch on the ball rather than foulling Bukayo Saka.
It’s the second time in three Premier League games that the Gunners have been given penalties on the field only for VAR to recommend officials have a second look at the monitor.
Saka dribbled into the Fulham penalty area before the Brazilian forward lunged in. Arsenal’s skipper went to ground as the ball rolled away with referee Anthony Taylor pointing to the spot. Initial discussions confirmed Saka was in the box as extended scrutiny followed regarding the action.
“After review, Fulham 22 [Kevin] makes a challenge and plays the ball. Therefore, no foul is committed. No penalty and restart is a drop ball to the goalkeeper,” Taylor announced to a raucous Craven Cottage.
Arsenal were 1–0 up at the time and held on to their slender advantage to move three points clear at the Premier League summit despite the referee’s best efforts.
