Arsenal edges closer to Premier League title despite more VAR drama
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Burnley, moving closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match but narrowly avoided a red card after a VAR review. Manchester City must win their remaining matches to keep their title hopes alive.
- ▪Arsenal's win puts them five points clear of Manchester City with one game left in the season.
- ▪Kai Havertz scored the winning goal with a header in the 37th minute.
- ▪The VAR review spared Havertz a red card for a dangerous tackle in the second half.
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Arsenal edges closer to Premier League title after nervy win as VAR spares Kai Havertz red cardTopic:English Premier LeagueTue 19 May 2026 at 9:46amTue 19 May 2026 at 9:46amTue 19 May 2026 at 9:46amKai Havertz scored Arsenal's winner against Burley, but was lucky to avoid a sending off later on in the match. (Getty Images: John Walton)In short: Arsenal has recorded a 1-0 win over Burnley to move five points clear of Manchester City with a game remaining in the English Premier League title race.Kai Havertz scored the winner with a 37th-minute header, but was lucky to avoid a sending off for a second-half challenge that was cleared by VAR.What's next?City has to win its final two matches and hope Arsenal drops points away to Crystal Palace at the weekend to win the EPL…
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