A VAR review sparked debate during Arsenal's match against Hull City on November 7, 2026, after Kai Havertz was flagged offside in the build-up to a potential penalty. The incident occurred when Havertz appeared to be fouled inside the box, but the assistant referee raised the flag for offside, prompting a lengthy video assistant referee check.
The review focused on whether the offside decision was correct and if Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty. The incident has reignited discussion about the application of offside rules in penalty situations and the role of VAR in such marginal calls.
