Gary Neville apologises to VAR after Arsenal goal ruled out

A frantic scramble ends with Calafiori's tap-in disallowed, prompting an on-air apology from Neville.

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What happened. Arsenal had a goal disallowed for offside during their Premier League clash with Chelsea, and Gary Neville apologised to VAR in the aftermath.

• Calafiori thought he had equalised after a goalmouth scramble.
• VAR ruled the goal out for offside.
• Neville issued an on-air apology to VAR and Pro Ref.

The incident could impact the title race and VAR's reputation.

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