Crucial VAR Blunder in Man City Match Could Impact Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes

MANCHESTER CITY were reportedly let off the hook by a VAR mistake that could still make a huge difference in Arsenal’s title fight.

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel (KMI) has ruled Everton should have been awarded a penalty during their .

An independent panel has ruled that Everton should have been awarded a penalty Credit: Getty Arsenal are tiptoeing towards their first Premier League title since 2004 Credit: Reuters

‘ men were denied a spot-kick after ‘s challenge on Merlin Rohl.

The decision was checked at the time but no penalty was given.

Now the independent panel has reportedly concluded that was the wrong call and it could have MAJOR consequences at the top of the table.

Post-match Moyes said: “If that doesn’t get given as a penalty, then it’s an absolute free-for-all from now on,” Moyes said after the game.”

And since then all five panel members have agreed with the Everton boss.

They said: “There is a clear, sustained holding offence which continues as the corner is taken and the ball comes into play.”

Arsenal are locked in a tense title race with ‘s title-winning team breathing down their necks.

The KMI panel has now recorded three more VAR errors this season, taking the campaign’s total to 23.

Man City sit two points behind Arsenal with two games remaining Credit: PA

Everton are reportedly the only side in the league to not have had a VAR intervention go in their favour this season.

The Gunners are inching towards their first Prem crown since turned two in 2004.

‘s men remain in control of their own destiny heading into the final stretch.

But every point matters as City continue to breathe down their necks.

If Everton had profited from the late penalty, City could have dropped two more points.

The latest VAR debacle highlights how fine the margins have become in this season’s Prem battle.

The North London outfit found themselves at the centre of a huge VAR storm last weekend after struggling West Ham had a late equaliser ruled out.

Fans on both sides were left sweating as the final whistle declared a 1-0 win and three points to the Emirates.

Referee Chris Kavanagh disallowed ‘s strike after reviewing a foul on , a decision Arteta later praised as “brave”.

Arsenal are set to host relegated Burnley on Monday before travelling to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in Oliver Glasner’s final game.