Liverpool should have had penalty for shirt-pull on Alexander Isak, panel rules

The five-person Key Match Incidents Panel has said a penalty should have been awarded for Jurrien Timber's pull on Isak
Referee Andy Madley let the incident go on field, and VAR Stuart Attwell did not recommend a review. Pic: Peter Byrne/Press Association.

Referee Andy Madley let the incident go on field, and VAR Stuart Attwell did not recommend a review. Pic: Peter Byrne/Press Association.

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty for the shirt-tug on Alexander Isak in their Premier League match against Arsenal[/rul] earlier this month, an expert panel has said.

The Sweden striker’s shirt was pulled by Gunners defender Jurrien Timber in the match at Anfield on November 1, which Arsenal won 1-0.

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