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Second major VAR mistake in Liverpool vs Arsenal as ‘clear offence’ missed

Liverpool have been enraged following VAR's lack of intervention in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:34 PM
Second major VAR mistake in Liverpool vs Arsenal as ‘clear offence’ missed
Key Things to Know
  • Keith Hackett claims Jurrien Timber should have been sent off and conceded a penalty against Liverpool.
  • Timber avoided punishment after pulling Alexander Isak's shirt on a cross before later receiving a yellow card.
  • Hackett stated the referee should have been directed to the pitchside monitor by VAR.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett stated that Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber should have conceded a penalty and received a red card against Liverpool. Hackett argued that Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt to stop him reaching a cross, which he believes was a clear denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity that VAR improperly overlooked.

Manager Andoni Iraola echoed the view that Liverpool should have received a penalty for the foul on Isak, while also noting another unpunished holding incident involving Cody Gakpo. Timber later received a yellow card during an altercation with Alexis Mac Allister and Noni Madueke.

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