K. Havertz was involved in a penalty incident monitored by VAR, with officials later upholding the call. Meanwhile, reports indicate he escaped a red card despite a notable tackle in the same period, sparking discussions around consistency in VAR thresholds for challenges. Arsenal ruled Havertz out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring issue needing surgical repair, tightening the forward-line injury crisis for Arsenal.
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German will require surgery and won't return until pre-season, becoming club's FOURTH injured forward
www.premierleague.comIn this week's VAR Review: Should Arsenal's penalty against Man United have been cancelled? And did Erik ten Hag really have any grounds for his complaints? Plus, how the VAR got it very wrong at Man City.
www.espn.phKai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.
www.bbc.comArsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the online abuse of striker Kai Havertz and his wife has "terrible consequences" and needs to be "eradicated from the game".
www.bbc.co.ukIn this week's VAR Review: Should Arsenal's penalty against Man United have been cancelled? And did Erik ten Hag really have any grounds for his complaints? Plus, how the VAR got it very wrong at Man City.
www.espn.comArsenal fear Kai Havertz could miss the rest of the season after injuring his hamstring during their training camp in Dubai; Gunners are already without Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli having opted not to strengthen their attack in January
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