Mikel Arteta has expressed his relief that the VAR system was restored after a 40-minute delay during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Leeds, given it reversed a stoppage-time penalty and red card for his side.
The game was only 90 seconds in when a power surge caused the technology used by the officials to cut out. There was even a discussion of it continuing without VAR.
However, the team in Stockley Park had a busy afternoon as their recommended review saw Leeds given a second-half penalty - missed by Patrick Bamford - before the late drama unfolded.