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      Kai Havertz gets instant karma as he SHUSHES Chelsea fans after scoring against former side but VAR ruins it immediately

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      KAI HAVERTZ received instant karma for shushing Chelsea fans in a goal celebration as VAR ruled the effort out for offside.The German was heavily involved in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Kai Havertz received instant karma as he shushed Chelsea fans after scoring against his old sideCredit: GettyThe Arsenal star was deemed offside by VAR as the Gunners drew 1-1 at Stamford BridgeGabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the second half with a pinpoint strike at close range.But Pedro Neto’s blaster from distanced ensured Chelsea bagged a point at home.Things could have turned out differently though had an earlier Arsenal goal from Havertz been allowed to stand.The former Blues star was routinely booed by the Stamford Bridge faithful, 16 months after swapping West London for the capital’s north.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, despite Havertz scoring the goal that secured Chelsea’s second Champions League triumph in 2021, it appeared the feeling ran both ways.The German slipped in behind during the first half of the game to slot past Robert Sanchez and give Arsenal the lead.Havertz immediately burst into jubilant celebrations and even SHUSHED Chelsea fans as he goaded them with gleeful intent.The Bridge was shocked into silence at seeing a former son come back to haunt them in such brutal fashion.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the smirk was quickly wiped from Havertz’s face when it was announced that VAR was taking a look for a potential offside.Refs back at Stockley Park took their time to examine Havertz’s body when he moved to receive the ball.Arsenal player ratings v Chelsea (1)Havertz looked to have given Arsenal the lead against ChelseaCredit: GettyVAR quickly intervened as fans reacted to Havertz’s choice of celebrationCredit: GettyAnd the lines were then drawn up to reveal he was fractionally offside.Chelsea fans cheered loudly as Havertz’s goal was then ruled out on the big screen.The forward’s head immediately dropped as karma took its course instantly.And supporters reacted on social media in mixed fashion.One said: “Shame on him.”Another declared: “This is so painful.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “He will score again.”Another added: “Was he meant to not celebrate?” More

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      Southampton fans brand VAR decision a ‘disgrace’ as Manning’s goal in crunch Wolves clash is overturned

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      SOUTHAMPTON fans are furious after VAR overturned Ryan Manning’s equaliser against Wolves.Saints thought they levelled the score after only 12 minutes when Manning, 28, smashed the ball past goalkeeper Jose Sa and into his top left corner.Southampton fans are furious after Ryan Manning’s equaliser was chalked offCredit: GettyVAR sent referee Thomas Bramall to the monitor for a potential foul in the build-upCredit: GettyVAR deemed Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes had fouled Wolves’ Nelson SemedoThe left-back’s goal was awarded on-field but VAR deemed that the scorer’s team-mate Mateus Fernandes had fouled Nelson Semedo in the build-up.The officials at Stockley Park then advised referee Thomas Bramall to check the monitor for an on-field review.Bramall agreed with VAR and overturned his original decision, thus restarting the match with a free-kick for the hosts at Molineux.Southampton fans were left incensed as they stormed social media to lambast the controversial decision.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Sorry, but how the f**k is that goal disallowed? There’s no foul there from Southampton, if anything the foul’s the other way round.”Another commented: “Absolute b******s!”A third wrote: “Absolutely shambolic that’s been given as a Wolves free-kick.”This fan said: “Hilariously pathetic VAR overturn there. Truly a disgrace to the sport, how does anyone want this.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one stated: “That’s possibly the worst VAR decision I’ve ever seen.”Southampton found themselves trailing against fellow Premier League strugglers Wolves after just two minutes when Pablo Sarabia opened the scoring.Key Dream Team Stats This SeasonThings got even worse for Russel Martin’s side on 51 minutes when Matheus Cunha doubled his team’s lead.Southampton need a result against Gary O’Neil’s side as they are both looking for a way out of the bottom three in the English top flight. More

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      VAR has made just THREE mistakes in 100 games with TWO against Man Utd, but are Arsenal really victims of bad decisions?

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      VAR officials have made just THREE clear mistakes this term – after 100 Prem games.Going into the final weekend before the November international break, there have been 29 decisions overturned after the intervention of the Stockley Park video booth.VAR have made just three mistakes from the first 100 Premier League matches of the seasonCredit: PAErik ten Hag lost his job as Manchester United boss after one of the errorsCredit: AlamyLeandro Trossard was sent off in controversial circumstancesCredit: GettyThat has seen five goals awarded along with eight penalties.Ten goals have been ruled out and four initially-awarded spot-kicks annulled.There have been a swathe of conspiracy theories about fans and some clubs.None more so than at Arsenal, where supporters have bemoaned the PGMOL’s referees of their “agenda” against the Gunners.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey cited the inconsistency from officials that led to red cards for Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and William Saliba – while players from other teams seemingly got away with similar offences. Add into the mix their frustrations following the 2-2 draw with Liverpool and they now have a full “laundry list” of examples – although their own manager Mikel Arteta debunked any suggestions of a conspiracy against his team.Elsewhere, Ipswich chief executive Mark Ashton is now suggesting he would vote to scrap VAR if there was another proposal on the table.But PGMOL bosses believe the reality is that they are getting it right.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Prem’s “Key Match Incident” panel of former players, managers and refs has determined that a handful of on-field calls might have been incorrect but did NOT meet the threshold for VAR to intervene.And that leaves just the three accepted mistakes – even if one of them directly contributed to the end of Erik ten Hag’s reign at Manchester United.Mikel Arteta debunks claims referees and VAR have conspiracy against Arsenal after flurry of controversial decisions Refs’ chief Howard Webb is expected to confirm during next week’s new episode of the “Mic’d Up” review show that VAR Michael Oliver was wrong to recommend David Coote award an injury-time penalty for Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on West Ham striker Danny Ings.Jarrod Bowen converted the spot-kick – one of six successful penalties out of the eight awarded through VAR guidance – and Ten Hag got the boot the next day.United were also on the receiving end of one of the other two errors, with the FA subsequently rescinding the red card received by Bruno Fernandes for his challenge on James Maddison during the 3-0 home defeat by Spurs.The other mistake came in August, when Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara wrongly had a late “winner” against Newcastle ruled out for handball.PGMOL insiders believe the change in emphasis to put greater weight on the “referee’s call” – requiring clear evidence that the on-field ruling was wrong – has improved consistency and acceptance of decisions.Matthijs de Ligt was judged to have fouled Danny Ings in the boxCredit: PADeclan Rice’s second yellow card against Brighton sparked fury among Gunners supportersCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes initially saw red for this foul on James Maddison but it was later overturnedCredit: GettyDango Ouattara had his ‘winner’ against Newcastle chalked off for handballCredit: YouTube/Sky Sports Premier LeagueMikel Arteta’s frustrations have been clear to seeCredit: GettyTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More

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      ‘Referee had no choice but to award a penalty, Mings needs to have a look at himself and ask, What on earth was I doing?

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      ASTON VILLA conceded one of the most bizarre penalties in Champions League history on Wednesday night.Villa boss Unai Emery slammed Tyron Mings’ bizarre decision to PICK UP the ball as “the biggest mistake I witnessed in my career”.Tyrone Mings’ inexplicable error cost Aston Villa all three points against Club BruggeCredit: GettyMings picked up the ball from a goal kick, giving away a penalty by doing soCredit: TNT SPORTSFormer Premier League referee and SunSport columnist Mark Halsey has given his verdict on the controversial decisionCredit: AFPMings gifted Club Brugge a penalty in the second half when he was passed the ball inside the area by Emi Martinez from a goal-kick and decided to bend down and pick it up.It can only be assumed that Mings had a lapse in concentration and thought he had been rolled the ball to take the goal-kick himself.But referee Tobias Stieler stuck to the letter of the law and pointed to the spot, a decision that cost Villa all three points as Brugge captain Hans Vanaken converted the resulting penalty to score the only goal of the game.Former Premier League referee and SunSport columnist Mark Halsey gives his verdict on the controversial decision that marred Villa’s defeat to Club Brugge…READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking exclusively to SunSport Halsey explained that official Stieler made the right call and said that Aston Villa can have “no complaints whatsoever”.He said: “We see it week in week out in every league around the globe, where the goalkeeper takes a quick goal kick giving it to the defender, and the defender plays it away.”Adding: “The referee has no option whatsoever to to give that penalty because the ball is in play and it’s a it’s a schoolboy error by by Tyrone Mings. “It’s just unbelievable for a player of his calibre to do what he did in the second half.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”So Aston Villa can have no complaints whatsoever.”The incident was remarkably similar to Arsenal centre-back Gabriel’s blunder against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last season.Arsenal star Gabriel got away with a similar incident in last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: TNT SPORTS’Career threatening!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to Martinez’s tackle on Cole Palmer in Man Utd vs Chelsea | The Whistleblower, Mark HalseyThe Brazilian defender was let off the hook that night with Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg saying that it was a “kid’s mistake” that wasn’t in the spirit of the game to punish a team for.Halsey reckons you can feel sorry for Mings, but the decision ultimately has to be a penalty by the letter of the law.He added: “Tyrone Mings needs to have a look at himself and ask himself, What on earth was I doing?”Listen, yes. You do feel a little bit for him, but they’re professional footballers. They should know the laws of the game.”And as I say It’s a quick goal kick and, once the goal kick has been taken the ball is in play.”So, as I said before, Aston Villa could have no complaints at the award of a penalty by the referee.”Villa players also found themselves complaining that the referee hadn’t blown his whistle to restart play yet, but Halsey has clarified there’s no substance in that argument either.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe explained: “The referee doesn’t need to blow his whistle in that situation to restart play. It’s just ‘away we go’.”Villa’s defeat knocked them off their perch in Europe and ended their 100% start to the Champions League this season.Unai Emery labelled Mings’ gaffe as the ‘biggest mistake I witnessed in my career’Credit: Getty More

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      Official reason ref awarded farcical pen to Club Brugge after Mings blunder – but Arsenal got away with same error

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      TYRONE MINGS gave away an unbelievable penalty in Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Club Brugge tonight.The Villa centre-back was punished for a lapse in concentration that saw him reach down and pick up the ball in his own box.Tyrone Mings made a calamitous error to give away a penalty for Aston Villa against Club BruggeCredit: GettyEmi Martinez played the ball out to Mings from a goal kickCredit: TNT SPORTSMings thought that his keeper was giving it to him to take and leant down and picked the ball upCredit: TNT SPORTSThe referee was forced to award a penalty despite Unai Emery’s efforts to explain the honest mistakeCredit: AFPHans Vanaken dispatched the spot-kick to put Club Brugge 1-0 upCredit: GettyMings, 31, had the ball passed to him inside the area by goalkeeper Emi Martinez at a goal kick.But the former England defender thought that Martinez was kicking him the ball for him to take the restart, prompting a VAR check for handball.The referee had no choice but to award the penalty, which was dispatched by Hans Vanaken.It was a hammer blow to Villa with the goal being the difference between the two teams and the match ending 1-0.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Mings’ Champions League debut was cut short after his calamitous error. The towering defender was hooked by manager Unai Emery just over ten minutes later.To make matters worse, Mings now becomes the first English player in history to give away a penalty on their debut in the competition.Unbelievably, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes got away with the exact same error as Mings in last season’s Champions League.Most read in FootballArsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes escaped punishment for doing the same thing in last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: TNT SPORTSFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Gunners’ star leant down to pick up a pass from David Raya against Bayern Munich, but was not called up on his moment of madness despite pleas from the Bayern players.The decision to punish Mings comes as the ball is already considered as in-play when Martinez plays him the pass – meaning the referee has to give a penalty for handball.The referee for Arsenal’s clash last season was lambasted by then-Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel for his decision not to strictly follow the rules.The now-England manager, said: “I think the referee did not have the courage to give a deserved penalty today in a bit of a crazy and awkward situation.”He admitted on the pitch that he saw the situation and that quarter-final is not enough for him to give a penalty, for a kid’s mistake. He admitted he saw the mistake the player made.“It was a goal kick, the goalkeeper passed to a central defender and one touched the ball with the hand because he thought it was not in game but it was in game and the referee admitted it was in game and was handball. Very frustrating.” More

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      ‘Punished for having a big booty? Game has gone’ say fans after unfortunate VAR decision in Champions League

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      THE Champions League saw a very cheeky VAR decision last night.And the call left one team with the rump as it ultimately decided the match.Donyell Malen netted a late winner against Sturm Graz in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettySerhou Guirassy was just onside in the build-up due to Emanuel Aiwu’s bottomThe bizarre incident came in the clash between Sturm Graz and Borussia Dortmund which the German side won 1-0.Donyell Malen netted the 85th-minute winner at Signal Iduna Park.But it was only given when a VAR check went in their favour.Incredible replays showed that Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy was kept onside in the build up to the goal by the tightest of margins.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUpon further inspection, it turned out that Guirassy was onside thanks to Emanuel Aiwu’s BACKSIDE.Fans could not help but feel bad for the defender who came unstuck due to his kiester.One posted: “Punished for having a thick stack? Game has gone.”A second wrote: “Booty too Big.”Most read in FootballIt was Emanuel Aiwu’s backside that ensured Dortmund remained onsideCredit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “I like big butts and I can not lie – Dortmund.”A fourth said: “He’s assisting Dortmund there, cheeky decision by VAR.”Watch the moment Dortmund and Celtic fans BOTH sing You’ll Never Walk AloneAnother added: “Saved by the butt.”The goal helped Dortmund seal the win to take their record in the competition to three wins from four games.After the game, manager and former Liverpool star Nuri Sahin praised his side’s performance as he insisted their energy levels were not “normal”.He told Dazn: “We completely controlled the game, apart from one phase between the 60th and 70th minutes.”We need to score our first goal earlier, that opens the door. We didn’t manage to do that. Up to the box, we were good and the plan worked out.”When you score the goal, the spaces get bigger. In the end, we got our reward.READ MORE SUN STORIES’I’m glad that we kept clear heads and got the job done. I told Donny that he needed to bring some intensity to the game.”I have to take my hat off to them. The way the boys ran, it wasn’t normal.”New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More

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      Howard Webb officially confirms VAR decision that ‘got Ten Hag sacked’ by Man Utd was wrong

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      REFS’ chief Howard Webb has conceded the penalty decision that sealed Erik ten Hag’s fate at Manchester United WAS wrong.When United played at West Ham on October 27, VAR Michael Oliver recommended that match referee David Coote go to the monitor after Hammers striker Danny Ings went down in the box following an 87th-minute skirmish with Matthijs de Ligt.Howard Webb has admitted penalty should not have been given for the challenge on IngsCredit: RexThe decision contributed to Ten Hag’s sackingCredit: GettyWest Ham were not appealing for a penalty but to the disbelief of De Ligt and his team-mates, Coote reversed his decision and pointed to the spot.Jarrod Bowen smashed home the penalty, sending United plunging to their fourth Prem defeat of the season and Ten Hag was sacked the next morning.Now it has emerged that PGMOL chief Webb accepted Oliver should not have intervened and urged Coote to overturn his decision.And the Prem’s Key Match Incident panel — made up of former players, managers and referees — are also believed to have determined the final decision was an error and the initial call should have stood.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe revelation will add fuel to Ten Hag’s fire after he was left furious by the crucial incident, suggesting it was the second shocker his side had suffered this season.Ten Hag also referred to Bruno Fernandes’ red card during the 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham in September — which was overturned by the FA on appeal — as a critical call that wrongly went against his United team.However, Ten Hag did not mention Lisandro Martinez’s two-footed tackle in the goalless draw at Crystal Palace the previous weekend.Many experts suggested that the defender should have been dismissed rather than merely booked.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEven so, Webb’s admission, which is expected to be made public in a week during the next edition of the monthly Mic’d Up refereeing review show, will only serve to justify Ten Hag’s feeling that he was the victim of poor calls which ultimately cost him his job.Particularly after the Premier League claimed sufficient contact was made on Ings.’Ruben Amorim feels like Erik ten Hag all over again – Man Utd missed out on the perfect coach who’s done it already’ says Paul Scholes A statement after the match said: “The referee did not award a penalty to West Ham for a challenge by De Ligt on Ings.”The VAR deemed there was sufficient contact on Ings’ lower leg and recommended an on-field review.”The referee overturned his original decision and awarded a penalty.” More

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      Michael Oliver and David Coote accused of new VAR blunder – but little-known rule proves they got decision SPOT ON

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referees have come under fire once again, this time on the European stage.Michael Oliver and David Coote have been lambasted by fans after being accused of making a huge blunder during Girona’s clash against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League tonight.Premier League officials have been slammed after fans accused them of making a mistake in a Champions League fixtureCredit: RexFans slammed Prem official Michael Oliver for missing what they thought was an obvious error during PSV vs GironaCredit: AlamyPSV star Malik Tillman took a throw-in with his foot on the pitchCredit: xThe long throw-in directly resulted in a goalCredit: xOliver was the man in the middle for the league phase match, while Coote was acting as the VAR for the fixture.And fans have slammed the pair for what they thought was an error in the early stages of the game.Both Oliver and Coote appeared to miss the fact that PSV star Malik Tillman seemingly stepped onto the pitch while taking a long throw-in to set up the game’s opening goal.The former Rangers and Bayern Munich midfielder delivered a huge throw into the box that was tucked away by Ryan Flamingo in the 16th minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans and viewers were convinced that Tillman had stepped onto the pitch with his left foot when still holding onto the ball.On social media, one slammed: “No-one talks about referees in the Champions League until it comes to Michael Oliver and David Coote allowing a scandalous goal to count in the PSV vs Girona game. “Speaks volumes about the standards of PGMOL really”While another fumed: “PSV just scored a goal where their player was on the pitch when he threw the throw in in.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”No wonder our officials get a bad rep they really are poor.”However, a little-known rule means that Coote and Oliver actually got the decision CORRECT.Malik Tillman’s foot was actually touching the line, meaning the action was legalCredit: xMan Utd legend Paul Scholes names his top 5 toughest Champions League opponents of all time Uefa’s ruling around throw-ins only requires a player to “have part of each foot on or behind the touchline”.Tillman’s right boot was well behind the line, while his the heel of his left foot was still making contact with the byline – meaning his throw-in was perfectly legal.Despite getting this decision right, Oliver and Coote were guilty of making a huge blunder in the Premier League last month.The pair was accused of “getting Erik ten Hag sacked” after their mistake saw West Ham awarded a match-winning penalty in the Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to the Hammers – a match which ultimately proved to be the Dutchman’s last.The Times have since reported that the PGMOL’s chief refereeing officer Howard Webb believes that the pair made the incorrect decision to award a penalty that day.On that occasion it was Coote who was the match official at the London Stadium, while Oliver was acting as the VAR.David Coote incorrectly awarded West Ham a penalty against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyCoote’s decision saw United lose and Erik ten Hag sackedCredit: Getty More