Premier League VAR review: Liverpool denied a penalty vs. Arsenal?

Premier League VAR: What Happened

ESPN reported on Monday, November 2, 2026 in a story involving Premier League VAR, Andy Davies, Liverpool. Here is how the report opens:

VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.

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It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Premier League VAR review: Liverpool denied a penalty vs. Arsenal?
• Who’s involved: Premier League VAR, Andy Davies, Liverpool and Arsenal
• League: Soccer
• First reported: Monday, November 2, 2026 by ESPN
• Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and BBC Sport
• Search interest: Related Google searches topped 500 in the last 48 hours

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same SOC story, as reported by another outlet:

• How Arsenal got a big win at Liverpool; Milan derby drama; Carrick's future; moreESPN Arsenal got a big win at Liverpool to go clear atop the Premier League, but Liverpool should have had a penalty. Plus: Michael Carrick's Man United future, Milan's bounce-back, Bayern's frustrations and more.
• Arsenal move clear at the top with a rare win at LiverpoolBBC Sport Arsenal win at Anfield for the first time since 2012 to earn a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League table following an end-to-end match that leaves Liverpool frustrated to have taken nothing.

Background: Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.

Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Soccer article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Premier League VAR

For fans following Premier League VAR, the next things to watch are the transfer news, lineups, standings and injury updates. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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