Premier League Upholds Yellow Card as Havertz Avoids Red After Burnley Tackle

The Premier League has released a statement confirming Kai Havertz’s studs-up challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu did not amount to serious foul play. Referee Paul Tierney’s yellow card was reviewed by VAR and the original decision was upheld. Arsenal beat Burnley in their final home game of the season, with Havertz opening the scoring from a Bukayo Saka corner. However, he drew controversy in the second half when he caught Ugochukwu with a high challenge. Commentators Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both questioned how Havertz escaped a red card. Neville called him a “lucky boy” and urged Mikel Arteta to substitute him immediately, while Carragher expressed disbelief at the referee’s decision.

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