ARSENAL were left fuming after Evanilson’s match-winning goal was confirmed by VAR following a lengthy review.
Bournemouth and completed their first ever league double over the Gunners.
The hosts held the advantage at the break thanks to a goal after 34 minutes, but the Cherries turned the game around in the second half.
Dean Huijsen’s header from a long throw brought Bournemouth level in the 67th minute.
Before Evanilson netted a scrappy second after battling during a corner routine in the 75th minute.
The striker‘s goal was checked by VAR due to claims from the players that the Brazilian had handled the ball.
official Michael Salisbury stuck with the referee’s decision and now the league have explained why.
An X post read: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with no conclusive evidence that Evanilson handled the ball before scoring.”;
Robert Green, the former goalkeeper, agreed with the decision.
Speaking onBBCRadio 5 Live, he said: “In the VAR booth there’s no evidence to say it’s off the hand. It’s not conclusive.”;
Evanilson was initially suspended for the match before the FA during the week.
Arsenal fans were fuming with Mikel Arteta’s starting line-up before kick-off.
The Spaniard , with a huge second-leg clash against PSG to come on Wednesday.
His team included all the key players fromto and.
This is a far cry from the decision taken by PSG boss, who leads 1-0 from the first leg.
The Spaniard madeTENchanges to his Parisian side that secured their 13thtitle a few weeks back.
