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Premier League Panel Admits Refereeing Error

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel unanimously ruled that Referee John Brooks erred in awarding a penalty against Arsenal during their September 12 match at Sunderland.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta labeled the decision 'unacceptable,' claiming the foul should have been awarded the other way for a 'judo roll' by Sunderland's Dan Ballard.
Although unanimous on the error, the panel split 3-2 on whether VAR Stuart Attwell should have intervened, ultimately ruling it was not a 'clear and obvious error.'
Despite the controversial call, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory after goalkeeper David Raya saved the ensuing penalty from Enzo Le Fee when the match was still goalless.
Separately, the KMI panel reviewed other recent fixtures, confirming Erling Haaland's Manchester derby goal should have been disallowed for offside and unanimously backing the red card shown to Phil Foden.

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