The Football Association is to review details of an incident towards the end of Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening.
Bukayo Saka scored a late penalty to secure victory for the Gunners, who moved back to the top of the Premier League above Manchester City.
John Barnes, Paul Merson and Jamie Redknapp all agreed that Arsenal’s match-winning penalty was ‘soft’, but were not surprised it was given
Liverpool had twice come from behind to haul themselves level before Arsenal were awarded a spot-kick with 15 minutes left after Thiago Alcantara’s challenge on Gabriel Jesus, which contained minimal contact but was upheld by VAR.
There was a flashpoint as tempers boiled over following the decision, with players from both sides becoming involved.
Referee Michael Oliver went over to speak to rival managers Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp following the incident.