READ MORE: Drake's UFC gambling curse is over after winning $1m bet on Israel Adesanya fightThe referee apparently had lost all contact with VAR and even the goal line technology system, meaning play had to stop.
The technology is controversial at the best of times, especially if it's not working.Kavanagh then spoke with managers from both sides, with the players then attempting to keep themselves warmed up.
But it wasn't fixed quickly enough, so they left the pitch.The technology has now been fixed, and the match has resumed. But it's was an anxious wait for Arsenal, who are keen to remain top of the Premier League, but have suffered a 40-minute wait.The Gunners are still a point ahead of Manchester City, who face Liverpool at Anfield in the late kick-off on Sunday.
Tottenham's victory has also put pressure on the Gunners after they beat Everton on Saturday.If it couldn't have been fixed then it may have been problematic, as decisions would have been solely down to the referee like it once was.
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