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Arsenal Receives New Verdict on Everton Penalty as Carragher Criticizes VAR

Arsenal has been given a new ruling regarding the penalty incident, with claims of ‘Liverpool bias’ emerging.

During Saturday’s Premier League match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Everton, Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was involved in a contentious penalty decision.

The penalty awarded to Everton has drawn criticism from former Liverpool player Danny Murphy. Arsenal initially took the lead in the first half with a goal from Leandro Trossard, but Lewis-Skelly was later penalized for a foul on Jack Harrison inside the box.

The on-field referee, Darren England, awarded the penalty, which was subsequently confirmed by VAR official Stuart Attwell at Stockley Park.

Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye successfully converted the penalty, leveling the score after sending Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya the wrong way.

Despite having 40 minutes plus stoppage time to regain their lead, Mikel Arteta’s team struggled to penetrate a solid Everton defense.

Murphy expressed his belief that the penalty decision was incorrect, even though he admitted to wanting it to be awarded due to Liverpool’s position in the standings.

“It was a strange situation for me because my Liverpool bias makes me think, ‘I hope they give the penalty,’ but in reality, it’s a poor decision,” he stated on Match of the Day.

“To me, it’s not a penalty at all; both players are tugging and pulling at each other, and the replays will show that it’s quite soft.”

As a result of the draw at Goodison Park, Arsenal’s slim title aspirations have diminished further.

If Arne Slot’s team secures a victory against Fulham on Sunday, the Gunners could find themselves 14 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

Jamie Carragher also criticized the decision to award a penalty to Everton, labeling the on-field call as ‘very soft.’

Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty in the 50th minute, securing a 1-1 draw for the Toffees at Goodison Park, following Leandro Trossard’s first-half goal that had put Mikel Arteta’s team in the lead.

This decision sparked frustration among the Arsenal players, coaching staff, and Arteta himself, who expressed his displeasure during the post-match press conference, asserting that he did not believe it was a penalty.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has weighed in on the incident, siding with Arteta’s perspective. “If it was a penalty, it was extremely soft. I agree with Mikel Arteta; I didn’t see it as a penalty,” Carragher stated on Sky Sports.

“Initially, I thought it might be a penalty, and I can see why the referee made that call, as it was a bit chaotic for Arsenal. The center-back [Jakub] Kiwior allowed the ball to bounce, and [Myles] Lewis-Skelly got entangled with Harrison, creating a bit of a mess.

“While I can understand the referee’s decision, upon closer inspection, it appears quite soft.

“Ultimately, these types of calls highlight a significant issue with VAR; you review the situation and conclude, ‘It’s not a penalty, but it’s not a glaring mistake either.’

Consequently, VAR refrains from intervening when it clearly shouldn’t be a penalty.”