Liverpool vs Arsenal

The Football Association is expected to interview all players involved in a flare-up between Arsenal and Liverpool players in Sunday's match at the Emirates ...

Gabriel is understood to be insisting he heard something on the pitch. A lip reader is likely to be employed to try to support the complaint as has happened in previous cases. Oliver also spoke to the managers, Jürgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta, after the match and has submitted a report to the FA.

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[Arsenal](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/arsenal) extend their lead in the [Premier League table](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) with a 3-2 win over [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/), dissolved into a confrontation between the two teams after a referee decision that went Arsenal’s way. "We are aware of an incident that took place during the match between Arsenal and Liverpool. Whatever happens on that pitch stays on that pitch” in his press conference afterwards. [Gabriel Magalhães](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Magalh%C3%A3es) of Arsenal and [Jordan Henderson](https://www.instagram.com/jhenderson/?hl=en) of Liverpool. [Michael Oliver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Oliver_(referee)), who was refereeing the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/) game, spoke to both [Mikel Arteta](https://www.instagram.com/mikelarteta/?hl=en) and [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team/staff/jurgen-klopp), the managers of Arsenal and Liverpool respectively, on the touchline after the incident. [Football Association](https://www.thefa.com/) has announced it will be reviewing the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/) game between [Arsenal and Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75001) following a confrontation between both teams in the late stages of the game.

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher expected Liverpool to be awarded a penalty by VAR against Arsenal after the ball was handled by Gabriel ...

There’s no evidence to say the referee hasn’t made the correct decision so the VAR should stay out, so it will always default to the referee’s decision." Martinelli crosses the ball, it’s just unfortunate in football, there is physical contact that you don’t anticipate and this is one of those cases. When I saw it I expected VAR to overturn it but they felt it was too close that’s why it wasn’t given." But that incident was also scrutinised by Gallagher who explained why Oliver's decision was unlikely to have gone to a VAR review. Gallagher said: "The minute I saw it, his arm was high, I expected it to be given, I did say I was surprised the Arsenal one wasn’t given. Gallagher said: "I think it raises two issues. Referee Michael Oliver failed to award a spot-kick, and when the incident went to a VAR review, his original decision was upheld. The directive is if the arm is shoulder high or above it’s given, I never thought for second it wouldn’t be penalised. I think not. When I saw the replay of the Gabriel one, I anticipated the VAR would recommend a review, I think he only thought it was too close and if he didn’t recommend it, the referee can’t go to the screen." He said: "All I can think is the referee and the VAR referee thought it was too close in proximity. Without doubt he doesn’t play the ball and there is contact but is it enough to give a penalty?

Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-2 to remain top of the Premier League thanks to a controversial penalty won by Gabriel Jesus; Liverpool also felt they should have ...

It goes to the same player and that's where it is complicated. When I saw it and saw the VAR being used, I expected it to be overturned. He checked every single angle and he wasn't convinced it struck the hand. VAR informs referee John Brooks to look at the monitor and a penalty is given. DERMOT SAYS: I actually think it touches his hand - and to be fair to the VAR he studied it, studied it and studied it. VAR takes a long look at the two handballs and deems that Scamacca has not deliberately committed an offence. All I can think is the VAR felt it was too close so wouldn't recommend it. DERMOT SAYS: They feel Nunez doesn't attempt to get the ball and doesn't impact play because it goes through to Luis Diaz, who crosses and Nunez unfortunately scores. INCIDENT: Diogo Jota crosses into the Arsenal box and the ball strikes Gabriel's arm. Oliver and VAR choose not to penalise Martinelli for the contact after crossing. INCIDENT: Granit Xhaka crosses the ball into the Liverpool box and Gabriel Jesus competes for the ball with Thiago Alcantara. It will always default to the referee's decision.