Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

Arsenal's thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final was marred with some late drama.

In the final few minutes, Bukayo Saka was played through on goal and got into a promising area in the box.

However, before he could take a shot, the winger went down in agony after a clash of legs with Manuel Neuer.

Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

The Englishman was furious not to get a penalty, with neither the referee nor VAR seeing enough to give one.

Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

The reason why the Gunners did not get a penalty was because it was not a clear and obvious error from the German goalkeeper.

Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

Why Arsenal were denied late penalty for Saka v Neuer clash - explained

When Neuer came off his goal, his leg was in a fixed position. Saka ended up finding it before the clash of legs happened, and not a case of Manuel forcibly impeding him.

As a result, the penalty wasn't given but the Gunners still have lots to play for in the second leg at the Allianz Arena next week.

Arsenal  -  Bayern  2:2 ( 1:2 , 1:0 ) 9 April, 19:00, Emirates Stadium
Goals :
1:1 - 18  Serge Gnabry (Leon Goretzka) ,

1:2 - 32  Harry Kane (pen.) ,

Cards :
Harry Kane ( 55 ) ,

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