In the 6th round of the Premier League last night, Arsenal defeated Newcastle 2-1 away. The referee expert of Sky Sports' referee observation column and former Premier League referee Demot Gallagher talked about the penalty kick that Arsenal was cancelled in the game. In the 14th minute of the game, Arsenal forward Yorke fell to the ground after contacting Newcastle goalkeeper Pope in the penalty area. The referee first awarded a penalty kick, then went to the sidelines to watch the video replay under the reminder of the VAR referee, and finally canceled the penalty kick. This penalty aroused dissatisfaction from Arsenal.

Dermott: Neville believed at first that it was a penalty kick, but hesitated after watching it again, which shows how difficult it is to make a penalty. Pope did hit the ball. My first reaction was a penalty kick…but Pope did hold his feet steadily and did not continue to complete the tackle movement, which is why the penalty was overturned.

Dermott: This year, they tried to stick to the initial penalty on the court, but once VAR intervened in the inspection, the referee determined that Pope had hit the ball - this is a key factor. VAR asked the referee to watch the replay, but the referee could still stick to his own judgment and could still say that this was a penalty kick. The referee will take into account all factors - where the ball goes, how the game is going, and whether the player is likely to get the ball.

Regarding similarities to the Robert Sanchez incident last weekend

Dermott: The situation is different. Sanchez touched the ball, but continued to complete the tackle move...and in the incident of Pope, he touched the ball, but stood firmly, without further action. Pope didn't rush towards Yorkress. He stopped.