ANOTHER DAYLIGHT ROBBERY: VAR CHEATED ARSENAL AGAIN
ANOTHER DAYLIGHT ROBBERY: VAR CHEATED ARSENAL AGAIN
ANOTHER DAYLIGHT ROBBERY: VAR CHEATED ARSENAL AGAIN
Three Clear Penalties Denied Sparks Outrage in Arsenal’s Match
Another Premier League fixture, another heart-shattering moment for Arsenal fans. Today’s game descended into outright chaos and controversy as the Gunners were denied not one, not two, but three clear penalty calls—all overlooked by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). What many are calling “daylight robbery” has sparked outrage among supporters and pundits alike, with accusations that the league’s officiating system is corrupt and inconsistent.
The Three Penalty Incidents
From the first half to the dying minutes of the game, Arsenal saw potential game-changing moments ignored:
1. First Half Handball: An Arsenal cross struck the outstretched arm of a defender inside the box. While replays showed clear contact, VAR shockingly dismissed it as “not deliberate.” Fans were left fuming.
2. Clumsy Challenge on Saka: Midway through the second half, Bukayo Saka was clipped in the box after skipping past his marker. Despite the forward being brought down, the referee waved play on and VAR upheld the decision—calling it “minimal contact.”
3. Late Push on Gabriel Jesus: Deep into added time, Jesus was shoved to the ground while contesting a header. Again, the referee ignored it, and VAR offered no intervention, leaving Arsenal players protesting furiously at the final whistle.
Fans and Pundits React
Social media exploded immediately after the match. Hashtags like #VARisCorrupt and #JusticeForArsenal began trending within minutes. Arsenal supporters argued that these decisions are not isolated incidents but part of a worrying pattern of questionable officiating that continually works against the North London side.
Former players and pundits also weighed in:
One ex-Arsenal legend called the situation “a disgrace to the integrity of the Premier League.”
A neutral pundit added: “If these decisions were against a smaller club, we might excuse them as human error. But three clear penalties in one match being ignored? That’s beyond coincidence.”
The Bigger Question: Is the League Broken?
This latest episode has reignited the long-standing debate over whether VAR is truly delivering fairness and accuracy, or whether its misuse is eroding trust in the game. Arsenal fans feel robbed not only of possible points but of the integrity of competition itself.
The question remains: For how long will this injustice continue against Arsenal?
