Gary Lineker anticipates that Arsenal will appeal, which in turn will result in a significant modification to VAR.

Gary Lineker is of the opinion that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would have challenged the penalty awarded to Brighton in their 1-1 draw if an appeal system had been included in VAR.

 

Despite seizing the lead in the first half through 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, the Gunners were only able to secure a point at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday

 

 

(January 4).William Saliba conceded a penalty in the second period for colliding with Joao Pedro in the face while attempting to head the ball away, which provided the host team with a lifeline. Arsenal’s pursuit of Liverpool in the title race was further undermined by Pedro’s subsequent conversion of the penalty.

 

 

 

William Saliba conceded a penalty in the second period for colliding with Joao Pedro in the face while attempting to head the ball away, which provided the host team with a lifeline. Arsenal’s pursuit of Liverpool in the title race was further undermined by Pedro’s subsequent conversion of the penalty.

 

 

 

Artery incensed by Anthony Taylor’s decision to award Brighton a penalty kick after the game and declared that it was the first time in his tenure that he had witnessed a penalty awarded in that specific scenario.

 

 

Lineker reiterated his support for the implementation of an appeal system in football to prevent the recurrence of contentious refereeing decisions during his appearance on The Rest is Football podcast.

 

 

The Match of the Day host stated, “It has been a costly one for Arsenal, as it has resulted in a loss of a few points.”I am aware that I am a seasoned pro on this matter; however, this is the reason why an appeal system must be implemented.

 

 

 

The team can request that the referee or VAR review the specific incident, and they will determine whether it constitutes an infraction or not. “Because the issue is that when you proceed into the realm of “it’s not quite enough of a foul to flip over a decision, but it is a foul,” it becomes absurd.

 

 

 

I believe that it is inevitable that the appeals aspect of the matter will be addressed at some point. However, in addition to all of that, I believe we have been compelled to state that, which also relates to my previous statement regarding VAR. It is exceedingly challenging to determine whether it constitutes an offense.