Love it or hate it, VAR is here to stay—and Sunday's match was a perfect example of why the system can actually work when it gets it right. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, often a vocal critic of the technology, found himself in an unusual position: nodding along with a decision that went against his own team.

The moment came when goalkeeper David Raya was penalized after a lengthy VAR review. While fans and managers alike love to vent about the delays and controversy, this call was a rare case of clarity. The officials got it spot on, and even Arteta—who embodies the frustration many feel when VAR seems to work only one way—had to admit the decision was correct.

Here's the thing: football is messy, and so is technology. But when the system delivers the right outcome, isn't that what we all want? For every contentious offside call or handball debate, there are moments like this that remind us: accuracy matters, even when it stings.

For fans watching from home or in the stands, the debate will rage on. But for the players, coaches, and the game itself, getting the call right—no matter how long it takes—is the ultimate goal. And on Sunday, that's exactly what happened.