Sunderland penalty incorrect but VAR right not to step in - panel
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What happened
The penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal earlier this month should not have been given, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has ruled. Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot in the 54th minute for a holding offence by Ezri Konsa on Dan Ballard, but Gunners goalkeeper David Raya then saved Enzo le Fee's spot-kick. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was furious after the match, even though his side went…
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