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Sokratis: VAR has to improve but players must be respectful

Arsenal defender Sokratis says VAR must be respected now it is has been established in the Premier League.

The Gunners were left cursing the video assistant referee on Saturday when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was sent off during their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Initially, the Arsenal skipper was only shown a yellow card by match official Paul Tierney for his challenge on the touchline which forced Palace midfielder Max Meyer to be substituted.

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But after the incident was checked by VAR, the punishment was upgraded to a red card - leaving Mikel Arteta’s side to see out the final 23 minutes of the contest with 10 men.