The penalty was given to Arsenal at a critical juncture.
After Kai Havertz defeated Bournemouth with a penalty, supporters were incensed.
In the opening half of a crucial Premier League match, Mark Travers, the goalkeeper, knocked down the Arsenal star.
Kai Havertz won a penalty against Bournemouth Credit: TNT SPORTS
Replays showed Mark Travers catching his foot Credit: TNT SPORTS
Fans claimed that Havertz left his foot down to initiate contactCredit: GettyA fan wrote: “Not many players are astute enough to make these choices that work in their advantage.
“Havertz was obviously skilled at what he did.
“Said this earlier. Most of the time, title challenging three would receive favorable soft rulings.
“No ref has the guts to give the right decision here.””On what planet is this a penalty?” inquired a second. Disgusting.” Another said, “If this went against Arsenal you’d be screaming corruption.”Another participant said: “Instead of giving these as penalties, if we’re serious about getting rid of simulation, this should be a yellow card for Havertz.”
“Fair play Havertz, but he’s played the game there,” another person said. purposefully drags his right foot. “VAR is a fucking joke; it won’t change that. What use does it serve?
For the Gunners to win the Premier League, they have to win this game. They must triumph in every game they have left and allow Manchester City to lose.
In the second half, Leandro Trossard doubled the lead for the home team.
Then, Bournemouth thought they had returned to the game, so Arsenal got away with a decision.
Antoine Semenyo fired in but the goal was disallowed as Dominic Solanke was harshly judged to have fouled David Raya moments before.
Declan Rice made sure of the result as he bagged Arsenal’s third goal of the game in the 97th minute.
