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Arteta demands use of VAR in Europa League group matches

Arsenal's first team manager, Mikel Arteta, has called out UEFA to allow the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Europa League group stage matches.
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Arsenal's first team manager, Mikel Arteta, has called out UEFA to allow the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Europa League group stage matches 
 
The Gunners had played Molde on Thursday at the Emirates Stadium winning the game 4-1 but the Arsenal boss was upset after a goal from Eddie Nketiah was ruled out for offside but replay showed Nketiah was about a yard on-side.
 
"I don't understand,
"I don't think it makes any sense when we have the technology and we all believe it is the right call for everybody to do it.
 
"So I don't understand and we were complaining with the referee because we were told he was clearly onside and obviously it's a situation that can clearly change the game.
 
"So I think it is something they have to look at and if possible change it," he said.
 
Arsenal made it 3 wins out of 3 in the Europa League as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the Premier League at home this Sunday.