Andoni Iraola has launched a scathing attack on the standard of officiating in the Premier League after Liverpool were denied a crucial penalty during their 1-0 loss to Arsenal. The Reds boss suggested that his players might need to start exaggerating contact to get the decisions they deserve after Alexander Isak was seemingly hauled down in the area.
Mikel Arteta hailed his Arsenal side's spirit after a 1-0 win at Liverpool ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League victory at Anfield. Kai Havertz scored the only goal on Sunday, just four days after the Gunners were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town, and the Spaniard insisted beating the hosts on their own patch is exactly why he does the job.
Noni Madueke escaped a red card for appearing to headbutt Alexis Mac Allister as tempers flared late in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday, even though he was already on a yellow card. VAR backed referee Andy Madley's decision, but the officials still came under fire after Jurrien Timber went unpunished for pulling Alexander Isak's shirt in the box.
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Anfield as Kai Havertz provided the decisive blow in the 16th minute. Despite dominating possession and registering 18 shots, Liverpool struggled to break down a resilient Gunners defence.