Arsenal sent clear penalty verdict after VAR controversy left Mikel Arteta demanding answers

Former referee officials Keith Hackett and Darren Cann stated Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty during their 1-0 win against Hull. Referee Farai Hallam initially awarded a spot-kick after Nobel Mendy fouled Kai Havertz, but VAR overturned the decision after judging Havertz offside in the build-up.

Hackett declared that the penalty should have stood, while Cann argued that the foul took precedence since Havertz was not actively challenging for the ball. Despite the controversy, Arsenal secured victory through a 72nd-minute goal by Martin Odegaard, extending their Premier League lead to six points.