Arsenal fans were furious when Gabriel Jesus wasn’t granted a penalty in their loss to Aston Villa. This defeat dashed Mikel Arteta’s team’s chance to surpass Liverpool at the Premier League’s summit. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, sealed a 1-0 win, extending their incredible home winning streak in the Premier League to 15 matches and closing the gap with Jurgen Klopp’s side to just two points.

The controversy arose early in the second half when Douglas Luiz appeared to foul Gabriel Jesus in the penalty area while trying to clear the ball. VAR’s decision not to award a penalty left Gunners supporters seething. One passionate Arsenal fan accused of corruption, saying, “He hooks Gabriel Jesus leg and takes him completely off balance. Corruption.”

Another supporter added, “It’s really hard to see how this isn’t a penalty. He just kicks him in the back of the leg after he touches the ball beyond,”

A nauseated Arsenal supporter expressed feeling unwell over the incident, while others expressed disbelief at the decision. Mikel Arteta, frustrated by the VAR calls during the match, bluntly stated, “It’s clear and obvious for me.”

However, Gabriel Jesus seemed less certain, admitting, “I felt touch but I don’t know the rules so probably for them it’s no penalty,” He felt helpless, saying, “I cant do nothing I felt someone touch me and anyway its their decision.”

Regarding Kai Havertz’s disallowed goal due to a handball, Jesus remarked, “I don’t know if the goal is clear handball.”

“We don’t know we just have to accept it and focus to go again next game and then maybe we can have some better decisions.” Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures include an away game against PSV in the Champions League group stage, followed by a Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion.