Everton denied penalty for Saliba's kick on Barry
Saturday, 20 December 2025 · 2025-26 · —
What happened
Thierno Barry reached the ball first and William Saliba kicked his boot, bringing him down. Sam Barrott waved it away and VAR Michael Salisbury did not intervene. The KMI panel voted 3-2 on both calls. Arsenal won 1-0 through a Gyökeres penalty.
- On the pitch
- No penalty: play on
- VAR
- VAR did not intervene
- Benefited
- ARS Arsenal
- Harmed
- EVE Everton
Fan verdict
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Reaction
“I'd like to, but I'd probably be fined.”
David Moyes · Everton manager · source
Sources
- officialEvery VAR and referee error in the 2025-26 Premier League (BBC Sport, via ModernGhana)BBC Sport
- officialPremier League confirm VAR mistake in Arsenal's clash with EvertonGoal
- reportArsenal given crucial Premier League win thanks to VAR errorSports Illustrated
- analysis2025–26 Premier League table without every official VAR errorSports Illustrated