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'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card
TL;DR
Kai Havertz helped Arsenal move closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years by scoring against Burnley, but he narrowly avoided a red card for a dangerous tackle on Lesley Ugochukwu.
Key points
- Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal against Burnley
- Arsenal is closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years
- Havertz nearly received a red card for a tackle
- He replaced Viktor Gyokeres in the starting lineup
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Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley
Kai Havertz took Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly went from hero to villain as he was fortunate to not be sent off.
The 26-year-old German started instead of in-form Viktor Gyokeres and repaid Mikel Arteta's faith in him when he headed in Bukayo Saka's corner to give the Gunners a 37th-minute lead over Burnley.
But Havertz very nearly was dismissed midway through the second half, when, in the middle of the pitch, he slid in and his studs caught Lesley Ugochukwu on his left calf.
Havertz was only booked by referee Paul Tierney, with video assistant referee James Bell not advising the official to watch the incident back on a pitchside monitor.
Mikel Arteta decided to replace Havertz with Gyokeres minutes later as the Gunners held on for a nervy 1-0 win to move one win away from becoming champions.
Former England defender Gary Neville, commentating for Sky Sports, said: "Vicious from Havertz. He is miles away from the ball. I don't like that. The height of it and the fact it is on the standing leg."
After VAR did not get involved, Neville added: "I don't think that is right. He is a lucky boy."
A statement from the Premier League Match Centre said: "The referee's call of yellow card to Havertz was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed not to be serious foul play."
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Havertz should have been sent off - Jackson
Vieira backs referee decision, but other pundits disagree
Former England goalkeeper Rob Green agreed with Neville that Havertz had been lucky to stay on the pitch.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Green said: "Studs up, both feet off the ground, it's high. There will bunches of people referring back to still images where there have been red cards.
"You speak to the players and ask which tackles do you want to eradicate and it's those ones."
Arsenal have not had a player sent off in the Premier League this season, although earlier this month the Premier League's key match incidents panel said defender Gabriel should have been dismissed against Manchester City on 19 April.
Gabriel had pushed his forehead into striker Erling Haaland during City's 2-1 win, but was only shown a yellow card.
Q&A
Why was Kai Havertz lucky to avoid a red card?
Kai Havertz was fortunate not to be sent off after a tackle where his studs caught Lesley Ugochukwu on the calf.
How did Havertz contribute to Arsenal's win over Burnley?
Havertz scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the 37th minute, helping the team secure a crucial victory.
What does this win mean for Arsenal's Premier League title chances?
The victory brings Arsenal one step closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Who did Havertz replace in the starting lineup against Burnley?
Havertz started in place of in-form Viktor Gyokeres for the match against Burnley.
