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Arsenal goal controversially ruled out by VAR after Ben White adjudged to have fouled Danny Ward
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Updated 16:53 25 Feb 2023 GMTPublished 15:47 25 Feb 2023 GMT

Arsenal goal controversially ruled out by VAR after Ben White adjudged to have fouled Danny Ward

Leandro Trossard's goal against Leicester City was ruled out.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

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Arsenal had a goal against Leicester City controversially ruled by VAR following an incident between Danny Ward and Ben White.

Leandro Trossard curled home a stunning strike in the 26th minute and thought he had put his side in the lead at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

However, his strike was scratched off after match referee Craig Pawson overturned the goal following a questionable VAR review.

Trossard's goal was ruled out because of a foul in the build-up, which saw White tangle with Ward as a corner was swung in.

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The Arsenal defender was adjudged to have 'sustained holding' on the Leicester goalkeeper.

Ben White adjudged to have fouled Danny Ward. Image: Premier League
Ben White adjudged to have fouled Danny Ward. Image: Premier League

Needless to say, the decision to overturn the goal angered Arsenal fans on social media.

One Twitter user wrote: "How can you spot Ben White’s hand resting on Danny Ward’s wrist but completely miss Saka being rugby tackled to the floor? I’ve got a few ideas."

A second tweeted: "That's a scandalous decision to disallow Trossard's goal, Ben White literally just stood there and Danny Ward flaps at it."

A third added: "Corruption at its finest peak. Absolutely shocking."

A fourth commented: "If that's a foul, then there's about 5 or 6 fouls at every set piece that aren't given in every game."

Another said: "Completely insane. This happens on every corner kick."

The VAR decision didn't prove crucial in terms of the result on the day as the Gunners ran out 1-0 winners.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the only goal of the game after he tucked the ball into the back of the net just after the break.

Featured Image Credit: Premier League

Topics: Arsenal, Leicester City, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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