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Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 after Isak penalty claim is rejected
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in a Premier League match.
Kai Havertz scored early, and his goal was enough to give Arsenal the win.
In the first half, Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt as the Liverpool striker tried to head the ball.
The referee did not give a penalty, and VAR did not overturn the decision.
Pundits disagreed about the call, with some saying the pull stopped Isak from reaching the ball and should have brought a penalty.
Former referee Dermot Gallagher was due to discuss the decision on Sky Sports' Ref Watch programme on Monday at 11am.
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive early goal.
Liverpool’s penalty appeal was rejected after Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt.
None of the on-field officials gave a foul, and VAR did not intervene.
Several pundits and Andoni Iraola said Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty.
- Who
- Arsenal beat Liverpool.
- What
- Arsenal won 1-0 after Liverpool’s penalty appeal for a pull on Alexander Isak was rejected.
- When
- 1 November 2026, according to the Sky Sports article’s publication date.
- Where
- Anfield, Liverpool.
- Why
- Kai Havertz’s early goal was enough to give Arsenal the win.
Liverpool penalty advocates
On-field officials and VAR
Penalty decision
Liverpool penalty advocates
Andoni Iraola called the incident a clear penalty, and pundits including Jamie Carragher said VAR should have acted.
On-field officials and VAR
None of the on-field officials gave a foul, and VAR did not award a penalty.
Kai Havertz scored the goal that proved decisive for Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt as the striker attempted to head the ball, but the officials and VAR did not award a penalty.
- Final score
- Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal
- Venue
- Anfield
- Winning goal
- Kai Havertz scored early
- Penalty appeal
- Alexander Isak was pulled back by Jurrien Timber
- Decision
- No foul was given by the on-field officials or VAR
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What people are saying
One of the best goalscorers in the league is pulled back seven yards out and it stops him heading the ball - why does he need to make a meal of it? VAR, do your job.
The Isak one is a clear penalty. We can all see that he holds the t-shirt.
He shouldn't have to make more of it.
He shouldn't have to make more of it - clearly, he shouldn't.