Arsenal Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 2nd November 2026: VAR Controversy Dominates Headlines After Arsenal's Win at Anfield

There's still plenty of chatter this lunchtime about Arsenal's 1-0 win away at Liverpool, with the big talking point being the penalty that wasn't given against Jurrien Timber. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola made what Football.London describe as a "worrying admission" after the game, following Alexander Isak being denied a spot-kick when Timber appeared to tug his shirt at a corner (Football.London). Football.London have also been running a poll asking fans whether Arsenal were fortunate to escape that decision (Football.London), while a further piece suggests final verdicts have now been handed down on the footage from the incident (Football.London).

Sky Sports' Ref Watch panel have been having their say too, with one pundit branding the situation "nailed on" in Isak's favour (Sky Sports), while the panel also waded into a separate flashpoint involving Noni Madueke and Alexis Mac Allister, with the clash being labelled "embarrassing" on the show (Sky Sports). Football.London's own referee review rounds things up, covering the Isak penalty shout, the Madueke incident and a missed red card from the Anfield clash, in what they called a "monumental" away win for Arsenal (Football.London).

Away from the men's side, the Gunners' women also featured in the weekend's action, with BBC Sport's WSL matchweek eight goal round-up including a late Arsenal equaliser among the highlights from an eventful set of fixtures (BBC Sport).

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