Arsenal get VAR verdict from Premier League after penalty drama vs Bournemouth

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Arsenal face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as they look to stretch their lead at the summit

Arsenal have received a verdict from the Premier League over why they were awarded a penalty during Saturday's clash against Bournemouth. The Gunners found themselves 1-0 down through a 17th-minute goal from Junior Kroupi.

But Mikel Arteta's team were then handed a lifeline in the 34th minute. Referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty after adjudging that Cherries Forward Ryan Christie had committed a handball offence.

That spot-kick was slotted away by Viktor Gyokeres, and the Premier League's official match centre account have now confirmed why the penalty decision was made.

It said: "The referee’s call of penalty for handball was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Christie’s arm was raised away from his body."

Arsenal will move 12 points clear at the summit if they claim all three points against Bournemouth.

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