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Liverpool’s Anfield Nightmare: A Season of Refereeing Failures That Defy Logic

Liverpool’s 1–0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday prompted debate over two contentious refereeing decisions: an unsuccessful penalty appeal involving Alexander Isak and the decision not to di

2 Nov 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Keith Hackett: Manchester City’s Brighton penalty denial ‘unforgivable’—was PGMOL’s decision a miscarriage of justice?
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Keith Hackett: Manchester City’s Brighton penalty denial ‘unforgivable’—was PGMOL’s decision a miscarriage of justice?

The former head of PGMOL and international referee has publicly questioned the controversial penalty denial in Manchester City’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton, calling the decision ‘unforgivable’ and raising serious doubts over the integrity of the match officials’ judgment.

1 Nov 2026
EnglandManchester City
‘This was no accident’ – Ex-referee boss claims Calvert-Lewin escaped clear red card
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‘This was no accident’ – Ex-referee boss claims Calvert-Lewin escaped clear red card

Dominic Calvert-Lewin escaped a straight red card during Leeds United’s victory over Newcastle United despite catching Sven Botman with an elbow. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett insists the striker was fortunate to stay on the pitch at St James’ Park.

15 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDominic Calvert-LewinFootball
Referee Fraternity Slams Mike Dean Claims as ‘Clickbait’ and ‘Nonsense’
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Referee Fraternity Slams Mike Dean Claims as ‘Clickbait’ and ‘Nonsense’

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has faced strong criticism from fellow officials after describing the informal “games” he allegedly played while officiating matches before the introduction

4 Sept 2026
FootballGraham ScottKeith Hackett

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