VAR once again had a say in the Premier League, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp left fuming at a "horrendous" decision in Arsenal's victory against Everton.
Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal storm on
The hosts dominated the beginning of the contest, but it was the Toffees who had created the better chances by the halfway point, including a woodwork-rattling attempt by Dwight McNeil.
Everton continued to make things difficult in the second half, but the introduction of Viktor Gyokeres and Max Dowman just after the hour proved a particularly prescient choice by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
It was Dowman’s cross which proved critical in Gyokeres finally breaking the deadlock with a minute remaining, then the teenager sent the home support and his boss into a frenzy when he added a stoppage-time cushion.
It doesn't get much better for Mikel Arteta's side, who dragged themselves from a point to all three whilst enjoying one of the moments of the season, courtesy of their young star.
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Victory piles the pressure on Manchester City to keep up. Any further slip-ups, Arsenal could be 10 points clear and well on their way to Premier League glory.
It's also worth noting that the North London side are still in every competition. There's a real chance to make undeniable history by winning an unprecedented quadruple. That's the level that this side have been at compared to the rest of European football this season.
Of course, Arsenal may also feel that their late victory was justified after one VAR call almost cost them.
Rednapp slams "horrendous" VAR call
To say that the former Liverpool man did not hold back would be an understatement. Redknapp slammed VAR's decision to wave away Arsenal's penalty appeal in the first-half, when Kai Havertz went to ground under Michael Keane's challenge.
"It's so clear. How on earth have VAR taken three seconds to say that's not a penalty? That's a horrendous decision. It's definitely a penalty and it should be overturned.
"We see VAR make decisions sometimes that everyone at home can see is not a penalty and it takes five minutes. They've taken three seconds to say it's not a penalty. That is an absolute disgrace."
Arsenal will certainly be feeling hard done by, especially as they were almost held to yet another draw. It's would have been two draws in their last two games, having also been held by Bayer Leverkusen in midweek.
On this occasion, however, it was Gyokeres who stepped up to rescue the North London side.
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The Swede was in the perfect position to take advantage of Jordan Pickford's moment to forget to enjoy a simple tap-in. It is the type of moment that he was signed for, as Arsenal pushed on in their pursuit of Premier League glory with a piece of history from Dowman along the way.