I'll tell my players to dive in future - Iraola
Summary
Andoni Iraola said he would tell players to go to ground if they are pulled in the penalty area, after Liverpool were not awarded a penalty against Arsenal. Alexander Isak stayed on his feet when Jurrien Timber tugged his shirt, and the referee and video assistant referee allowed play to continue.Key Facts
- Arsenal beat Liverpool after Kai Havertz scored the opening goal.
- Isak was pulled by Timber while trying to reach a header from Bradley Barcola’s cross.
- Referee Andy Madley did not award a penalty, and VAR official Stuart Attwell did not overturn the decision.
- Iraola said Isak should have gone to ground and confirmed he would advise players to do so in future.
- Iraola said he considered Isak honest and believed the shirt pull stopped him from reaching the ball.
- Former assistant referee Darren Cann said the decision was close and that Timber took a risk by grabbing Isak’s shirt.
- Liverpool also appealed for a penalty after Cody Gakpo went down under pressure from Christos Tzolis.
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