Arsenal won the heavyweight meeting with Liverpool.
Bukayo Saka – settled on a controversial penalty.
I wouldn’t be wiser if I saw the replay, says Glenn Stromberg in Fiplay.
It’s still tough for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool this season.
In Sunday’s big meeting with Arsenal came the next blow.
Not only were Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz forced off injured, but there was also a loss (2-3) after big drama as Arsenal finally decided on a penalty.
great anger
In the 75th minute, Gabriel Jesus fell into the offensive penalty area in a duel with Thiago.
Referee Michael Oliver did not hesitate for a moment, but pointed directly to a penalty kick. A decision that angered the Liverpool players and then became really upset amongst the players as several of them – including Granit Xhaka and Jordan Henderson – happened to be in each other’s covers.
Replay photos showed Jesus injured his foot, but Viplay expert Glenn Stromberg had a hard time understanding how that could lead to a penalty.
– I don’t get much wisdom from replays, he says.
Arsenal at the top of the league
Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal of the match after just 58 seconds – Arsenal’s fastest goal in one Premier LeagueThe home match since October 2011 (Robin van Persie, 29 seconds vs Sunderland).
Darwin Nunez tied to make it 1-1, before Bukayo Saka made it 2-1 just before halftime.
Roberto Firmino equalized in the 53rd minute, but in the 75th minute, Saka made the final score 3-2 with a penalty kick.
The win sees Arsenal regain the top of the league from Manchester City.
The article is updated!