Arsenal fans were left confused after believing they should have received a penalty in the first half against Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Arsenal took an early lead with Bukayo Saka scoring in the ninth minute, outsmarting Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson before firing into the top of Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher\u2019s net.<\/p>\n
However, Liverpool quieted the home crowd with an equalizer just nine minutes later. Trent Alexander-Arnold\u2019s corner was flicked on by Luis Diaz, allowing Virgil van Dijk to head it in.<\/p>\n
In another twist, Declan Rice delivered a precise free-kick into the box in the 43rd minute, which Mikel Merino capitalized on, leaving the home fans feeling optimistic as they headed for half-time.<\/p>\n
Despite a strong first half, Arsenal supporters voiced their belief that their team should have been awarded a penalty.<\/p>\n
Around the half-hour mark, Gabriel Martinelli entered the Liverpool box and was challenged by Alexander-Arnold, followed by what appeared to be a foul from Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, but referee Anthony Taylor dismissed their appeals.<\/p>\n
One fan commented, \u201c19 out of 20 teams get a penalty except Arsenal.\u201d Another said, \u201cThe game is gone.\u201d<\/p>\n
A third fan expressed, \u201cI\u2019ve genuinely never seen a more obvious penalty; Konat\u00e9 goes right through Martinelli without touching the ball, with Trent there too. What on earth?\u201d A fourth added, \u201cBlatant penalty, but it\u2019s Arsenal, so play on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even Manchester United fans weighed in after their own team conceded a late penalty in their 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday.<\/p>\n
One fan stated, \u201cThat\u2019s a penalty for Arsenal, but they won\u2019t give it because it\u2019s against Liverpool and not Manchester United. Unlucky Arsenal.\u201d<\/p>\n
The atmosphere at the Emirates quickly shifted from excitement to concern when center-back Gabriel had to be substituted due to a potential injury.<\/p>\n
Jakub Kiwior came on as a makeshift central defender alongside Ben White, who was already filling in for the suspended William Saliba.<\/p>\n
The severity of Gabriel\u2019s injury is still unknown, and Mikel Arteta will likely address it after the match.<\/p>\n
In response to the penalty appeals, the Premier League released a statement via their Match Centre X account, stating, \u201cThe referee\u2019s decision of no penalty for the challenge by Konat\u00e9 on Martinelli was checked and confirmed by VAR, which deemed that Konat\u00e9 won the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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