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Penalty not given for a Michael Keane challenge on Kai Havertz

Saturday, 14 March 2026 · 2025-26 · —

What happened

Penalty not given for a Michael Keane challenge on Kai Havertz. The KMI panel ruled the on-field decision wrong, but not a clear and obvious error, so VAR was right not to intervene.

On the pitch: Penalty not given for a Michael Keane challenge on Kai Havertz
VAR: VAR confirmed
Benefited: EVE Everton
Harmed: ARS Arsenal

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Arsenal fans, Everton fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeAndy MadleyErrorcareer on file: 10 err · 33%VARStuart AttwellCorrectcareer on file: 11 err · 59%Assistant VARConstantine HatzidakisCorrectcareer on file: 2 err · 78%

What the fans thought

Grumbles19

10 of 720 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Arsenal fans. Main gripes: penalty.

“We were better than in previous games but still lacked penetration. Dowman changed the game when he came on, his touches, dribbling and decision making was so good. Saka needs to take notes. Martinelli and Hincapie put i…” · 21 upvotes · ARS fan

“Almost became a game where we were robbed by the s*** ref Was going crazy all game with the calls” · 10 upvotes · ARS fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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