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KMI Panel Rules Penalty in 2nd Arsenal Game Incorrect
All five panel members agreed the referee was wrong, but three said VAR was not required to intervene under the league’s threshold.
- The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel unanimously ruled that Referee John Brooks erred in awarding a penalty against Arsenal during their September 12 match at Sunderland.
- Gunners manager Mikel Arteta labeled the decision 'unacceptable,' claiming the foul should have been awarded the other way for a 'judo roll' by Sunderland's Dan Ballard.
- Although unanimous on the error, the panel split 3-2 on whether VAR Stuart Attwell should have intervened, ultimately ruling it was not a 'clear and obvious error.'
- Despite the controversial call, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory after goalkeeper David Raya saved the ensuing penalty from Enzo Le Fee when the match was still goalless.
- Separately, the KMI panel reviewed other recent fixtures, confirming Erling Haaland's Manchester derby goal should have been disallowed for offside and unanimously backing the red card shown to Phil Foden.
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Premier League panel issues verdict on Sunderland penalty decision against Arsenal
A Premier League panel has confirmed Sunderland's penalty awarded against Arsenal was incorrect.The Premier League's Key Match Incidents five-person panel unanimously disagreed with the on-field decision.Referee John Brooks deemed Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa fouled Sunderland's Dan Ballard at a corner for excessive holding.Enzo Le Fee stepped up from the spot but was denied by David Raya, as Arsenal went on to win 2-0. TRENDING Stories Videos Yo…
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Sunderland's disputed penalty against Arsenal was wrong, says panel
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's anger over a penalty awarded to Sunderland earlier this month was partly vindicated after the Premier League's independent review panel concluded the spot kick should not have been given.
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