Piers Morgan moaned that VAR is "ruining football" after his crew Arsenal had been narrowly denied a gap objective in opposition to Brentford on account of offside on Saturday night. The Gunners thought that they had taken a 1-0 lead earlier than half-time by Leandro Trossard's close-range header within the 5.30pm kick-off.

But a VAR examine noticed the objective chalked off a couple of moments later. Trossard was proven to - simply - be past Gabriel Jesus whose header was initially saved by Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken earlier than the Belgian transformed the rebound.

Famous Arsenal fan Morgan wasn't glad, although, and mentioned on X (previously Twitter): "FFS... VAR wrecking football yet again. I hate it so much." Others requested whether or not VAR had drawn the right line with it showing to undergo Jesus' legs.

Some questioned that the offside line was drawn from Jesus' shoulder fairly than what gave the impression to be his furthest ahead physique half which his outstretched left leg.

It isn't the primary time Morgan and Arsenal have been left aggrieved by selections which have gone in opposition to them.

Mikel Arteta was charged by the FA earlier this month after complaining about Arsenal's defeat at Newcastle which he labelled an "absolute disgrace". The Spaniard added: "It's embarrassing, I'm sorry, embarrassing. I feel sick.

"That's how I really feel. I really feel sick to be a part of this. It isn't ok and we can't settle for that." He was keen after their next match, a home win against Burnley, to praise the officials however.

The Gunners boss said: "And with the purple card, sure. Thank you for asking me. The VAR was proper. The referee was proper. Really good determination."

He explained ahead of Arsenal's trip to the Gtech Community Stadium though that he fears the Premier League could lose some of its passion in its effort to clamp down on disrespect towards referees.

Arteta said: "We stay a recreation that's passionate and we play to win. And it has to occur. You should react. Let’s sit down right here within the theatre and be on mute and see if this league and this recreation is that fascinating.

"It won’t be. That’s what makes it special. In a very respectful way? Yes, for sure. I can be friends [with referees]. I have known Howard [Webb, PGMOL boss] for a long time and have a really good relationship with him and many referees as well.

"I do not choose human beings. It is identical with gamers - if I put a participant on the bench it's not whether or not I like him or not. We are in an trade that's so demanding and we now have to make the fitting calls and win video games - that is it."