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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Shearer and Given agree on penalty mistake during Arsenal vs Bournemouth amid four VAR checks

Alan Shearer has claimed that Arsenal were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty during their Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

The Cherries took an early lead at the Emirates Stadium, with midfielder Philling Billing scoring the second-fastest goal in Premier League history. Mikel Arteta's side were then denied a penalty after it looked like Cherries defender Chris Mepham handled the ball in the penalty area.

Referee Chris Kavanagh did not point to the spot and VAR agreed with the referee following a close look, a decision that incensed Arsenal players. Newcastle icon Shearer admitted that the home side were unlucky to not be awarded a spot-kick.

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