By kickspoll 
Arsenal fans are voicing frustration, convinced that referees and VAR are working against them after Aston Villa’s goal was disallowed in their match against Bournemouth on Saturday.
John McGinn appeared to have put Villa ahead, only for VAR to rule that the ball had gone out of play before Ollie Watkins retrieved it. The decision brought back memories of Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle last season, where Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal was allowed to stand despite questions over Joe Willock keeping the ball in play before crossing to Joelinton.
The ruling left Arsenal supporters, who have already faced several disputed calls this season, feeling targeted. One fan remarked, “The entire league is against Arsenal, and they can’t even hide it now,” while another added, “Same league, different rules.”
Broadcaster Richard Keys also criticized the decision, suggesting that VAR officials seemed to be “guessing” due to a lack of conclusive evidence. He argued that without definitive proof, the original on-field decision should have been upheld.
In the end, Aston Villa was held to a 1-1 draw after Evanilson’s late equalizer canceled out Ross Barkley’s goal, frustrating Villa manager Unai Emery, who felt his team’s dominant performance deserved a win. Reflecting on the match, Emery said, “We played a fantastic game, controlled possession, and created chances. We deserved to win, but there’s still work to do.”