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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal unseen footage shows Virgil van Dijk's penalty plan backfired spectacularly

The fallout from Arsenal's 3-2 win over Liverpool continues as the penalty decision remains up for debate.

Referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot after Thiago Alcantara was adjudged to have fouled Gabriel Jesus in the area. Bukayo Saka stepped up to convert his second goal of the afternoon, ensuring the Gunners came out on top in a thriller at the Emirates Stadium.

However, whilst those on VAR duty - Darren England and Edward Stuart - agreed with the on-field referee, not everyone was convinced the correct decision was made. Unsurprisingly, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp didn't share the same opinion and nor did former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher.

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