The Premier League have made it clear why Kai Havertz’s late goal for Arsenal was disallowed against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.It was a match that the Gunners looked like winning

The Premier League on Saturday night issued a statement explaining why Kai Havertz’s late goal for Arsenal against Aston Villa was chalked off. Havertz thought that he’ had scored a potential winner to make it 3-2 in the 87th minute.

Mikel Merino's late strike was ruled out after the ball struck Kai Havertz's arm with the Premier league offering a statement that led to the goal being disallowed.

A shot from Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino deflected off Kai Havertz and past Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, briefly making it 3-2 to the Gunners before the late goal was ruled out

Arsenal thought they had snatched a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, but Kai Havertz's late goal was ruled out by VAR.

Kai Havertz's second goal against Aston Villa was controversially chalked off to leave Arsenal having to settle for a point at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal were denied a late winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Merino’s strike hit Kai Havertz and beat Emiliano Martinez in the final minutes, but that goal was ruled out by VAR after replays showed the ball had hit the arm of Havertz.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has suggested his side were lucky to see Arsenal have a late goal ruled out in their 2-2 draw on Saturday.