Overview
- The Premier League Match Centre upheld the on-field decision of no penalty for Arsenal, judging the ball hit Ola Aina’s shoulder first and that his arm position was natural.
- Former referees Mark Clattenburg and Dermot Gallagher agreed it was not a penalty, with Gallagher saying he was 100 percent certain on Sky Sports’ Ref Watch.
- Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett argued a spot-kick should have been awarded and said Michael Oliver was unsighted, calling for VAR Darren England to be stood down.
- No formal sanctions or officiating changes have been announced following Hackett’s criticism of the VAR process.
- The 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest cost Arsenal the chance to move nine points clear at the top after Manchester City’s defeat to Manchester United.