It turned out: the Liverpool players were right to be upset about the missed penalty

The referees' committee examining key moments in Premier League matches stated that Liverpool should have received a penalty during their match against Arsenal. In the first half, Arsenal's Jurrien Timber pulled down Alexander Isak in the penalty area, preventing him from reaching the ball. Despite Isak not protesting, Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and coach Andoni Iraola criticized the decision, highlighting that similar incidents have resulted in penalties in other matches. Van Dijk questioned the effectiveness of VAR, given the numerous cameras available, while Iraola suggested players should fall in such situations to ensure a foul is called. The committee acknowledged this incident as a significant error that likely influenced the match outcome, occurring shortly after Arsenal scored the only goal.