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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale criticises 'inconsistency of VAR' and insists referee Stuart Atwell should have looked at pitchside monitor for both penalty decisions in clash against Manchester City

Daily Mail | January 2, 2022

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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has criticised the 'inconsistency' of VAR after his side's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

The Gunners had a penalty claim turned down in the first half of Saturday's game at Emirates Stadium as Martin Odegaard was caught by City goalkeeper Ederson. Referee Stuart Attwell chose not to look at the monitor on that occasion.

In the second half City were given a spot-kick as Granit Xhaka clashed with Bernardo Silva, with Attwell looking at the monitor prior to making his decision.

Aaron Ramsdale was frustrated with the 'inconsistency' of VAR during his team's game against Manchester City
Referee Stuart Attwell gave a penalty after Granit Xhaka clashed with City's Bernardo Silva
Attwell consulted the pitchside monitor but didn't do so for Arsenal's earlier penalty claim

Riyad Mahrez ended up scoring the penalty, with City pulling level before Rodri got a late winner.

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