Debate over Liverpool penalty not given against Arsenal after Isak shirt pull
Sky Sports pundits said Liverpool should have been awarded a first-half penalty against Arsenal at Anfield. The incident came in the 21st minute, as Liverpool sought an equaliser after Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead with his third league goal of the season.
Sky Sports pundits said Liverpool should have been awarded a first-half penalty in their match against Arsenal at Anfield. The incident came in the 21st minute, as Liverpool sought an equaliser after Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz, his third league goal of the season.
During a free kick, Jurrien Timber appeared to pull Alexander Isak's shirt inside the area, preventing him from reaching a cross. The referee did not award a penalty, and Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones said at half-time that VAR had reviewed the incident and upheld the decision. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed his surprise that it had not been given.
Daniel Sturridge said the VAR had made a mistake, describing the shirt pull as clear, but added that Isak had not reacted enough. Jamie Carragher agreed that the pull had stopped him from playing the ball with his head, asking why he had to exaggerate his reaction. Former Arsenal player Ian Wright said his team had escaped the decision, and that Isak did not need to go down for the foul to be apparent.