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Ollie Watkins reacts to Kai Havertz's disallowed goal
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Ollie Watkins reacts to Kai Havertz's disallowed goal

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has said that Arsenal were probably unlucky after Kai Havertz's goal was disallowed by VAR.
The Gunners played out a 2-2 draw against the Villans at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz secured a 2-0 lead, but Villa managed to pull level in the second half.
Prior to stoppage time, Mikel Merino's shot took a huge deflection off Havertz before finding the net. The goal was ruled out for handball, but replays showed that it may have come off his chest instead.
Speaking after the game, Watkins said that Villa had some fortune on their side and he would be disappointed if his goal was chalked off in the same way.
He said: "Seeing it back there, I think it’s gone in favour of us. If that was against me, I would be disappointed. I’m not sure, but that’s what VAR is there for."
Villa have had a mixed run of performances in the Premier League, but they remain only two points behind Newcastle United for the fourth Champions League spot.


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