Everton vs Arsenal: Details Emerge on Why Martinelli’s Goal Was Disallowed

Everton vs Arsenal: Details Emerge on Why Martinelli’s Goal Was Disallowed

Fred Kennedy
updated at September 18, 2023 at 6:32 AM
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  • Everton vs Arsenal Premier League match ended in a 1-0 win for the Gunners
  • The tie was riddled with a controversial moment involving Gabriel Martinelli, who had his goal disallowed
  • Leandro Trossard came off the bench to help the north Londoners secure the three points

Details have emerged on why Gabriel Martinelli's goal against Everton was disallowed.

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was once again the biggest talking point during Arsenal's Premier League meeting with Everton on Sunday at Goodison Park.

Gabriel Martinelli scores Arsenal's first goal, which is later disallowed for offside after a VAR check. Photo by Stu Forster.
Gabriel Martinelli scores Arsenal's first goal, which is later disallowed for offside after a VAR check. Photo by Stu Forster.
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The Guardian reports that Martinelli thought he had handed the Gunners the lead in the first half when he burst through on goal and slotted the ball into the corner beyond Jordan Pickford.

However, the goal was chalked off by VAR, cutting short Arsenal's premature celebrations.

The goal was disallowed after VAR ruled that Eddie Nketiah was offside in the build-up and the goal, much to the disappointment of Arsenal fans.

Nketiah found himself in the mix when Gabriel's pass made its way to the forward via a deflection from Beto.

Arsenal finished off the move through Fabio Vieira, who played in Martinelli to allow the Brazilian to tuck the ball home.

The Mirror reports as per the offside laws, Beto was judged not to have played the ball deliberately, meaning Nketiah was offside.

Arsenal stun Everton

Despite Arsenal's VAR heartbreak, the Gunners were still able to see off the Toffees courtesy of Leandro Trossard's only goal of the match.

Trossard came off the bench to help Arsenal cart home all three points after he replaced Martinelli, who came off injured.

Arsenal's vital win over Everton has them sitting fourth on the Premier League standings with 13 points, on level with second-placed Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool, who occupy third place.

Arsenal snubbed from list of best clubs

Earlier, Sports Brief reported EPL giants Arsenal have been snubbed in the list of the top 10 clubs in the club.

Despite their rich history, the Gunners failed to make the cut, with rivals Chelsea ranked 10th.

Man United are the highest-placed English side on the list, topped by La Liga giants Real Madrid.

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