Why Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal opener stood after VAR check despite Jamie Vardy protests

Gabriel Martinelli celebrates his goal after putting Arsenal ahead 1-0 during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester

City FC at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are in action at the Emirates Stadium, hoping to capitalise on Manchester City’s early drop of points.

The Gunners face Leicester City in the Premier League, with the home side considered heavy favourites to win all three points. And the

first half went to plan, with Arsenal leading 2-0 at the break, only to be pegged back by two goals from James Justin.

After a frustrating start, Gabriel Martinelli scored his first goal of the season after 20 minutes. He capped off a superb play by the Gunners

to put Arsenal ahead 1-0.

Jamie Vardy and Steve Cooper received yellow cards for their protests following the goal. Leicester claimed that Vardy was fouled during

the buildup to the game.

It was confirmed that the goal was reviewed by VAR, however the result was that referee Sam Barratt committed no clear and obvious

error.

Arsenal extended their lead just before the half-time whistle. Leandro Trossard scored in the opening minute of added time after

returning from suspension.

A quick VAR check on the goal revealed an offside offence. However, it was quickly over, with Arsenal seizing a 2-0 lead just before the

whistle.

Going into the second half, the Gunners appeared to be in control of the game. However, Leicester quickly reduced the deficit by half.

Full-back James Justin converted a free kick just three minutes into the second half to make the score 2-1. With just over 25 minutes

remaining, the same guy struck a fantastic goal to bring Leicester back level.

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