Arsenal 1-1 Brentford – 3 Talking Points as Gunners Held

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates after VAR decided his equalising goal should stand during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

VAR again at the center of controversy

This is a common theme for most Premier League clubs lately, VAR getting decisions wrong. While at first glance, Ivan Toney’s goal appeared to be just that, startling revelations post-game have thrown the game into chaos.

Per James Sharpe of Daily Mail, VAR Lee Mason forgot to draw offside lines of Toney’s equalizer as there was a hint of offside.

Exc: VAR Lee Mason forgot to draw offside lines on Ivan Toney's equaliser in a mistake that could have a huge impact on Arsenal's title hopes.

Christian Norgaard was offside. Had the lines been drawn, the goal would have been disallowed.#AFC https://t.co/V2woDadQpF
— James Sharpe (@TheSharpeEnd) February 11, 2023

What’s worse, had he drawn them, the striker’s goal would have been canceled out due to offside. It could have huge ramifications on the title race, and if Arsenal succumbs to City by a point or two, we will definitely revisit this.