"Does VAR not notice? There are 50 cameras" – according to Liverpool's captain, everyone could see that they should have been awarded a penalty.

Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk criticized referee Andy Madley for not awarding a penalty after a foul on Alexander Isak during their 1-0 loss to Arsenal. The incident occurred in the 20th minute when Jurrien Timber pulled Isak's jersey in the penalty area, preventing him from scoring. Despite the presence of VAR, no penalty was given, leading to frustration from Liverpool's players. Coach Andoni Iraola agreed that the situation was clear and suggested players should go down in similar circumstances. Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta refrained from commenting, stating he hadn't reviewed the incident yet. The win allowed Arsenal to take the lead in the league standings.