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Half-time footage fuels Liverpool fans' anger after Arsenal win at Anfield

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:38 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Half-time footage fuels Liverpool fans' anger after Arsenal win at Anfield

Summary

Liverpool faced Arsenal in a Premier League match at Anfield on November 3. Arsenal claimed a 1-0 victory with a goal from Kai Havertz in the 16th minute. Controversy arose when referee Andy Madley and VAR did not award a penalty for a foul on Alexander Isak by Jurrien Timber. Video footage of Madley joking with Arsenal player Gabriel at half-time has further angered Liverpool supporters, who feel the officiating was unprofessional and biased. Following the match, scrutiny over referee standards in the Premier League is expected to intensify.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on November 3.
•Kai Havertz scored the only goal 16 minutes into the match.
•No penalty was awarded for a foul on Alexander Isak.
•Footage of the referee's exchange with Gabriel has sparked controversy.
•Refereeing standards are under increased scrutiny following the match.

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7:38 AMYahoo Sports — (Video) Half-time tunnel footage from Anfield on Sunday will only add to Liverpool fans’ fury

What they're saying

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Liverpool fans’ sense of injustice over their defeat at Anfield on Sunday will be compounded by footage from the tunnel during half-time.Arsenal triumphed 1-0 courtesy of a 16th-minute Kai Havertz g...
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