4<\/p>\n Havertz’s header was enough to lead Arsenal to a crucial win – but he could have been sent off afterwardsCredit: AFP<\/p>\n His towering header was enough to get the job done for Mikel Arteta<\/a>‘s side, who could win the Premier League<\/a> title on Tuesday.<\/p>\n However, a poor challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu could have led to the visitors at the Emirates Stadium causing a late upset.<\/p>\n Havertz looked to prevent Ugochukwu from breaking away for Burnley as the match neared the final 20 minutes.<\/p>\n The German slid in from behind and caught his opponent right on the back of the calf, with his studs up. <\/p>\n READ MORE ON FOOTBALL<\/p>\n It left the Clarets players furious, with VAR asking referee Paul Tierney to pause the game as they reviewed the incident. <\/p>\n And as replays were shown, Gary Neville<\/a> made his thoughts on the challenge from clear, thinking Havertz should be sent off.<\/p>\n But that’s not what happened, as the on-field decision stood, with the Manchester United<\/a> legend bemused at the outcome, calling for Arteta to substitute his striker.<\/p>\n Neville said on Sky Sports: “I don’t think that’s right. I think he’s a lucky boy\u2026 not just a trip but the studs on a standing leg. I think he needs to leave the pitch now, Arteta needs to get him off.”<\/p>\n talkSPORT’s Stuart Pearce<\/a> also commented: “Nowhere near the ball, he can’t say he went near the ball. It’s very borderline. He’s dipped his toe into the violent conduct.”<\/p>\n Just five minutes after the tackle, Arteta did end up taking Havertz off, bringing Viktor Gyokeres on in his place.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Havertz was only booked for catching Ugochukwu with his studs on the back of his calfPremier League explanation<\/p>\n Following the incident, which led to some confusion from fans and Neville, the Premier League released an explanation<\/a>.<\/p>\n On their official Match Centre account on X, they wrote: “The referee\u2019s call of yellow card to Havertz was checked and confirmed by VAR \u2013 with the challenge deemed not to be serious foul play.”<\/p>\n That meant that Arsenal were able to see out the game with 11 men, holding on to their 1-0 lead against Burnley.<\/p>\n And the result saw the Gunners move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with one game to play. <\/p>\n Therefore, should Manchester City<\/a> fail to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday evening, their rivals will win the title.<\/p>\n So, it leaves Arteta’s men now on the brink of their first league success in 22 years.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n David Raya is chasing a personal record on the final day as well as the Premier League title 4<\/p>\n Arsenal are on the brink of their first league title since 2004One hand on the title <\/p>\n![\"Kai](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29-kai-havertz-celebrates-scoring-1081981662_f681c8.jpg\")
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