VAR explanation behind Kai Havertz's overturned penalty against Man Utd revealed
The Premier League and PGMOL have released audio from the VAR decision to overturn a penalty during Arsenal's 3-1 win at home to Manchester United on Sunday. With the game level at 1-1 following first-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Martin Odegaard, the Gunners thought they had earned a great chance to go ahead when Kai Havertz fell under pressure from Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the penalty area, with referee Anthony Taylor initially awarding a spot kick. However, Taylor would overturn this decision after being advised to review the incident at the pitch-side monitor by VAR Jarred Gillett. This incident was showcased on the first episode of the Premier League 's new 'Match Officials: Mic'd Up' series, where PGMOL chief Howard Webb reviews contentious issues. Footage revealed the conversation between the VAR and referee, with Gillett informing Taylor as he made his way to the monitor: "What you're going to see is Wan-Bissaka will step across, when there...