Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why Liverpool were not awarded a penalty versus Arsenal for the altercation between Diogo Jota and Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners defender, who was in close proximity of the Reds forward, was seen handling the ball inside his own penalty area, denying the Reds forward from delivering a cross into the box.
Gabriel's arm appeared to be in an unnatural position as the ball struck his wrist. Michael Oliver, the on-field referee, decided against awarding Jurgen Klopp's side a penalty before the Video Assistant Referee officials, Darren England and Edward Stuart, quickly intervened.
In agreement with Oliver, VAR also decided against awarding the visitors a spot-kick. Speaking on Sky Sports, Gallagher admitted that he expected VAR to overturn the on-field referee's decision amid the handball incident.
