LIVE MEDIA BRIEFING: Mikel Arteta showcases evident exasperation with VAR and the referee’s refusal to acknowledge Kai Havertz’s handball goal, resolute in his pursuit of triumph in the Premier League.

Live coverage of the Arsenal press conference will feature Mikel Arteta addressing the disallowed goal by Havertz and the team’s loss against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League clash. Stay tuned for updates from the Gunners boss.

The Arsenal manager, who was serving a suspension and watched the game from the stands, witnessed a disappointing start for his team as John McGinn scored for the hosts. Despite the setback, Arsenal gradually grew into the game and had several opportunities to equalize through Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Martinelli also came close to scoring, but his effort was cleared off the line.

In the second half, Arsenal continued to create chances, with Odegaard having the best opportunity and Ollie Watkins hitting the post with a header. However, Bukayo Saka had a goal disallowed for offside. In the dying moments of the game, Kai Havertz thought he had scored a crucial equalizer, but the goal was ruled out by VAR due to a handball decision.