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Kai Havertz: Premier League explain why goal was disallowed as new footage emerges
- Kai Havertz’s disallowed goal vs Aston Villa has generated intense discussions online after the late VAR call
- Arsenal faithful thought they had gotten a winner against Unai Emery’s side, only for the VAR to rule it out
- The discussions have revolved around which part of Havertz’s body the ball hit, even as the EPL offered an explanation
Arsenal fans are convinced Kai Havertz’s goal against Aston Villa was wrongly disallowed after new footage emerged.
Havertz thought he had won the game for the Gunners after he deflected Mikel Merino’s shot past Emi Martinez, only for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to chalk it off.
A big screen at the Emirates shows VAR reviewing Kai Havertz’s goal against Aston Villa. Photo by Glyn Kirk. Source: Getty Images
Why Havertz’s late goal vs Aston Villa was disallowed
Initial replays showed that the ball hit the German’s hand as he attempted to get out of the way. The Premier League immediately explained why the goal was disallowed.
“The Arsenal goal was awarded on-field. The VAR established that the ball hit Havertz’s arm immediately before entering the goal and recommended that the goal was disallowed.”
This is in line with IFAB’s Section 12, which states,
“It is an offence if a player: 1) scores in the opponents’ goal, directly from their hand/arm, even if accidental, including by the goalkeeper and 2) immediately after the ball has touched their hand/arm, even if accidental.”
New footage of Havertz’s ‘handball’ emerges
However, despite the explanation, a section of Arsenal fans are still convinced the ball didn’t hit Havertz’s arm after a new slow-motion video surfaced.
The ball appears to ricochet against the former Chelsea forward’s stomach before going in.
@EmanDaGoon asked,
“Kai Havertz ‘handball’ in slow motion. Please tell me I’m not going crazy, but where’s the handball?”
@SamColeman said,
“If that ball indeed hit his right hand, the trajectory of the ball will certainly not be up. The same video shows it coming off his midriff. Either way, it’s inconclusive.”
The disallowed goal was another disappointment to Mikel Arteta, who saw his side blow away a two-goal lead and drop points in the title race yet again.
Liverpool vs Arsenal EPL title race
Liverpool had earlier beaten a stubborn Brentford thanks to a Darwin Nunez brace in stoppage time, and Arsenal needed nothing short of a win to maintain the chase at the top.
Leandro Trossard was the star of the show, setting up the two goals for Gabriel Martinelli and Havertz inside the first 55 minutes. Youri Tielemans, however, pulled one back before Watkins scored the equaliser after poor marking inside the Arsenal area.
The stalemate leaves Arsenal six points behind Liverpool, who still have that game in hand.
Reactions to Arsenal draw
TUKO.co.ke has also reported on the reactions of Arsenal fans after they squandered a two-goal lead.
The Gunners dominated most of the game, but two defensive lapses in the second half allowed Emery’s side to get back into it.
The Anambra Beach Soccer Association says all is set for the second round of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, due to kick off in Nnewi on August 21.
Okwudili Awam, the Director of Media of ABSA, gave the assurance in Awka on Monday.
”We are thrilled to inform lovers of beach soccer that Anambra will host the second round of the 2025 NBSL commencing on Aug. 21st, 2025″
Awam said the league would be held at the Beach Soccer stadium within the Nnewi High School premises.
He said eight beach soccer clubs, including Kebbi Fishers, Ibom, Nmako Patigi, Kada, Kebbi United, Jigawa Golden Stars, Niger, and hosts Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, would take part in the league.
Abia State Government says it would fish out hidden male football talents through the Abia State Soccer Fest commencing on August 23, 2025, across the 17 LGAs of the State.
The State also disclosed that new football stars would be discovered for Abia State, Nigerian Premier League clubs, Nigerian national teams and major European clubs from the competition.
Addressing journalists on Friday, the Vice Chairman of the Local Organization Committee, LOC of Abia Fest, Captain Eric Asomugha said that the competition would commence on August 23 in 184 Wards of the State and would culminate in best teams from 17 LGAs competing at State level.
He said that the tournament, which is being organised by Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, is for players between the age bracket of 16 and 23 years.
“Over 6 or 7 months. We are working on different things. We are going to have the best player in each match.
“We shall be inviting scouts from local, state, national and international to fish out the talents that are going to be discovered in this great tournament,” said Asomugha.
Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development , Nwaobilor Ananaba thanked Governor Otti for his policies in the discovery of talents and sports development in general.
They made it clear that every male resident between the ages of 16-23 is free to participate, as Governor Otti had already abolished the “State of Origin” dichotomy.
Manchester City defensive midfielder, Rodri has suffered another injury setback.
The Spain international will be out at least until mid September.
The Ballon d’Or winner is said to have suffered the injury during Manchester City’s clash with Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup.
However, Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola who shared the news on Friday, said the midfielder was getting better.
He said the player could be returning to action during the FIFA international break in September.
Guardiola said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano via SPBAJ, “Rodri is getting better but had a big injury against Al Hilal.
“He’s trained better, we hope after the international break is when he will be really fit.”
Rodri spent almost the whole of 2024-25 season on the sideline due to injury.
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