𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 booked for bringing down 𝐆𝐲ö𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬… 🟨 VAR checks it… and he escapes with just a yellow. 😳 Big talking point. Given recent decisions — especially 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚’s red against Bournemouth for far less — the frustration is obvious. ⚖️ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. That’s the issue
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The overturned penalty for Nick Pope’s foul on Viktor Gyökeres caused major controversy, with VAR deeming Pope touched the ball first despite taking down the striker. The decision, described on this Facebook post, left many questioning the consistency of VAR interventions. Fans and pundits highlighted the contrast between this decision and previous red card rulings (like Saliba’s), with many on this Reddit thread arguing it should have remained a penalty.
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Key Points:
Initial Decision: Referee Jarred Gillett awarded a penalty in the 14th minute.
VAR Intervention: VAR recommended a review, arguing Pope made contact with the ball, overturning the penalty.
Controversy: The decision to overturn was seen as subjective, with critics arguing it wasn’t a “clear and obvious error”.
Comparison: The incident was widely compared to other recent decisions, fueling accusations of inconsistency in refereeing.
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If you want to dive deeper into this, I can:
Find the exact VAR audio if it’s been released.
Get the pundits’ full quotes on this specific incident.
Compare the angles of the replay in this case vs. the Saliba case.
Let me know if you want to explore any of these!
️ 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 booked …
25 Apr 2026 — 🔴⚠️ 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 booked for bringing down 𝐆𝐲ö𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬… 🟨 VAR checks it… and he escapes with just a yellow…
VAR audio for Gyokeres overturned penalty vs Newcastle – Reddit
1 Oct 2025 — So — did Pope touch the ball? Yes. Did Pope bring down Gyökeres? Yes. *If Pope had not caused Gyökeres to fall, would Gyökeres still be in possession of the ba…
Red Card or Not? Nick Pope on Gyökeres
25 Apr 2026 — Nick Pope got a touch on the ball but he did not win the ball. The penalty remains “Gyokeres played it onto Pope, that is how he got the touch and then there is…
Why was Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty overturned vs. Newcastle …
28 Sept 2025 — He announced the to the St. James’ Park crowd that Pope had made contact with the ball and therefore had not fouled Gyokeres. OVERTURN After V…
Mikel Arteta has slammed decision by referee Anthony Taylor to …
4 Jan 2025 — Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s overturned penalty: “If it’s not a clear & obvious error, VAR should NOT intervene. We’ve been told this for a few years. For me, it’s…
Double standards for Arsenal! Viktor Gyokeres denied clear penalty at …
29 Sept 2025 — In the 14th minute at St James’ Park, Arsenal striker Gyokeres latched onto a slack back-pass and was taken down by goalkeeper Pope while through on goal. Refer…
Arsenal’s penalty at Newcastle should’ve stood and was just like …
28 Sept 2025 — * Nick Pope clattered Viktor Gyokeres in the box, but the penalty decision was reversed Credit: Getty. * The situation echoed a similar incident from when Arsen…
The Irish Sun·Mark Halsey
Ex-Premier League referee has major doubts over William Saliba’s …
A former Premier League referee has given his thoughts on William Saliba’s red card during Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday evening. Mikel Arteta…
Controversial penalty decision in football match – Facebook
28 Sept 2025 — ARSENAL PENALTY DENIAL EXPLAINED I don’t understand why there is much rage because of this simple incident. initially center Referee Jared Gillet awards Arsenal…
