An independent panel has ruled that Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt during Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Anfield last month.
The Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel, which reviews refereeing decisions across every Premier League match, voted 4-1 that referee Andy Madley should have given the Reds a spot kick. The panel also voted 3-2 that VAR Stuart Attwell should have intervened and sent Madley to the pitchside monitor, judging the incident a clear and obvious error.
Panel Verdict on Anfield Controversy
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 win, ending their long wait for a victory at Anfield. The decision could have changed the course of the game, according to the panel's assessment.
The incident occurred when Timber pulled Isak's shirt in the penalty area, but no penalty was given during the match.
Liverpool Face Three-Way Battle for Alex Scott
Liverpool could face additional competition in their pursuit of Alex Scott, with Arsenal reviving their interest in the Bournemouth midfielder, who has been valued at £100m in the past. Chelsea are the other Premier League side eyeing the player, who has now been recognised by England.
Several clubs were keen on Scott in the summer, but Bournemouth had made it clear he was not for sale. That stance has changed, and the club are now prepared to listen to offers after Scott turned down a contract offer, which means he could be available for nothing soon.
Rio Ngumoha Sets Sights on Ballon d'Or
Liverpool's teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or as he joins Harry Kane, the current holder, in England camp.
The 18-year-old said Kane is an inspiration for every young England player and admitted he would love to emulate the achievements of the Bayern Munich star. England had to wait 25 years for a Ballon d'Or winner, with Michael Owen the last man before Kane to claim the Golden Ball in 2001 when he was a Liverpool player.
Ngumoha said: "Yeah, 100%, Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or is definitely a big, big thing, being known as the best player in the world. It's also helped English football now because everyone's seen one of us win the Ballon d’Or, it is definitely encouraging many more people to wanting to definitely be known as the best player in the world. For me, I would like to achieve it and I think I can do it."
