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Gabriel Martinelli's opener for Arsenal was allowed to stand because of a VAR loophole

Gabriel Martinelli's opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday was allowed to stand because of a loophole in VAR, it has been revealed.

The forward gave the Gunners a dream start at the Emirates when he ran through to score after just 58 seconds, sending to home fans into ecstasy and condemning Jurgen Klopp's side to more misery in what is now a dire run of form.

But reports have revealed that Bukayo Saka's positioning when he received a ball from Ben White in the build-up meant none of the five cameras in the ground could spot Saka after White's kick was pinpointed, meaning the offside lines couldn't be drawn and officials were forced to stay with the on-field decision.