Arsenal have received a unanimous penalty verdict after a controversial handball incident involving Bukayo Saka during their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The ball struck Saka on the arm inside his own penalty area, sparking furious appeals from PSG players, but the referee waved play on.
Incident Analysis
TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher noted: "It's a strange corner, straight to Saka. He didn't deal with it initially and the PSG players suggest that it bounced up and hit him on the arm."
Fellow commentator Ally McCoist added: "Here we are looking at the handball. Yeah, it hits his right arm, it probably hits his left too. No, not for me. I think it's accidental, I don't think there's any advantage at all, he's not seeking any advantage, I don't think Paris Saint-Germain really would've got any advantage, I don't think we want to see penalties for that, just my opinion."
Pundit Reactions
Speaking at half-time, Martin Keown said: "Nope. I think the referee has a fantastic view of it. We have seen penalties given in the Champions League for less than that this season, but it's not in the spirit. He just throws his arm at it."
Steven Gerrard added: "Even from a bias Liverpool point of view, I don't think that's a pen."
The verdict from all pundits was unanimous: no penalty should have been awarded. Arsenal led at half-time, and the incident did not affect the scoreline.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as they become available.
