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Liverpool get penalty review as Arsenal star avoids punishment for 'clear and blatant' foul

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, November 1). Liverpool get penalty review as Arsenal star avoids punishment for 'clear and blatant' foul. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-isak-timber-penalty-arsenal-b1303163.html

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In a recent match, Alexander Isak inadvertently pulled Liverpool's Jurrien Timber’s shirt inside the penalty box during a cross that could have benefited striker Alexander Isak. Despite replays showing clear evidence of this foul, no penalty was awarded. Sky Sports commentators and former players including Daniel Sturridge, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher criticized the VAR officials for failing to overturn the decision, with Sturridge calling it "clear and blatant."

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During a match between Arsenal and Liverpool, Alexander Isak appeared to have his shirt pulled inside the penalty box by Jurrien Timber, stopping him from making contact with a cross. Despite this, no penalty was awarded. Sky Sports later revealed that VAR reviewed the incident and determined it did not warrant a penalty. Former players like Daniel Sturridge criticized the decision, calling it "clear and blatant," while Ian Wright admitted Arsenal benefited from the ruling despite acknowledging the foul's severity. Jamie Carragher also disagreed with the VAR call, highlighting how such incidents can affect scoring opportunities for key strikers.

Written for “Liverpool Penalty Review Controversy” on 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles describe different aspects of the match between Liverpool and Arsenal; one focuses on betting odds for Isak taking a shot, while the other discusses a disputed penalty incident involving Isak.”

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🔮 When he pulled him, it was just about enough as he would need to go down."

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🔮 The 16-year-old sensation will now serve a three-match suspension after Arsenal’s appeal against his red card was dismissed by the Football Association (FA) on Thursday, meaning he will definitely not play any part against Liverpool as Arteta faces problems out wide.

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🔮 However, Brighton’s hopes of avenging their Carabao Cup exit have been boosted after Hurzeler revealed that the trio are expected to be available for selection at the Etihad.

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🔮 As such, it was not much of a surprise too see the midfielder absent from the Gunners’ matchday squad against Fleetwood as he was expected to have been given the night off in preparation for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.

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From a free-kick, Alexander Isak appeared to have his shirt pulled in the box by Jurrien Timber and replays proved it did enough to stop the in-form Liverpool striker from making contact with the teasing cross. asserted

it → appear → cross

However, to the surprise of Reds head coach Andoni Iraola, no penalty was awarded and Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones then revealed at half-time that the incident was checked and cleared by VAR. asserted

incident → award → VAR

Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday show said the VAR officials had made a mistake as the shirt pull was “clear and blatant”. asserted

pull → speak → mistake

"If he [Isak] makes more of it, it's a penalty. asserted

it → make → it

I don't think he makes enough of it,” Sturridge said. asserted

Sturridge → think → it

Ian Wright, a former Arsenal striker, admitted his former club got away with the decision. asserted

club → admit → decision

He said: “He shouldn't have to make more of it. asserted

He → say → it

We can see it. asserted

We → see → it

As an Arsenal man, I'm glad we got away with it. asserted

we → get → it

"Unless I'm pulled back, I'm going to head it as much as I can. asserted

I → pull → it

When he pulled him, it was just about enough as he would need to go down." asserted

he → pull → him

Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, did not mince his words when delivering a verdict on the VAR decision. asserted

Carragher → mince → decision

He said: "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." asserted

VAR → say → job

Liverpool get penalty review as Arsenal star avoids punishment for 'clear and blatant' foul

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