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Arsenal's Havertz Denied Penalty After VAR Review

3/26/2026

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  • The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel said Arsenal's Kai Havertz should have been awarded a penalty against Everton on March 14.
  • The panel ruled video assistant referee (VAR) did not intervene, deeming the contact minimal.
  • Referee Andy Madley allowed play to continue after Havertz's fall from Michael Keane's challenge.
  • The panel's VAR decision was 3:2.
  • Arsenal has had no VAR errors this season, while opponents have two missed penalties.