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VAR Controversy Continues: Brighton Denied Clear Penalty Against Arsenal
March 17, 2026 Football

VAR Controversy Continues: Brighton Denied Clear Penalty Against Arsenal

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A Premier League review panel has determined that Brighton & Hove Albion were wrongly denied a penalty during their recent 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. The incident, involving a foul on Mats Wieffer by Gabriel Martinelli, was not overturned by VAR, sparking further debate about officiating standards.

This is the second time this season Arsenal have been involved in a game where a VAR error has gone their way, raising questions about consistency in decision-making.

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