Gary Neville issued an on-air apology to VAR after Arsenal had a goal ruled out against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The former Manchester United defender apologised to VAR and Professional Referees Ltd (Pro Ref) as the goal was chalked off for offside.
Goal disallowed in Premier League clash
Arsenal saw a goal ruled out in the cruellest fashion during their Premier League clash with Chelsea at the weekend. The incident prompted an immediate response from Neville, who was on punditry duty for the match.
Neville's apology came as a VAR statement was released on the Arsenal goal, confirming the decision to disallow the effort. The exact details of the statement were not disclosed in the initial report.
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The incident adds another chapter to the ongoing debate around VAR decisions in the Premier League, with the apology marking an unusual moment during the broadcast.
