The Premier League’s panel says Liverpool should have had a penalty in the first half at Anfield. The transfer news is mostly about January and the wingers Arsenal are reportedly watching.

Arsenal news round-up for Thursday 12 November, updated 06:15 UK

Panel rules Timber should have conceded an Isak penalty

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel says Liverpool should have been given a penalty when Jurrien Timber grabbed Alexander Isak’s shirt on 1 November. The panel voted 4-1 for a spot-kick on the pitch, and 3-2 that VAR should have sent the referee to the monitor. Arsenal led 1-0 through Kai Havertz, which was the only goal, so the decision didn’t change the result. The panel was unanimous that Timber’s challenge didn’t merit a red card. Two panellists pointed to the “subjectivity in assessing impact” as a reason not to intervene, but the majority called it a “clear and obvious error” by VAR. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola told BBC Match of the Day: “There is a clear grab of the shirt.” He added that a penalty would have been given had Isak gone to ground. The BBC’s Dale Johnson reported the ruling on Wednesday.

Chelsea and Real Madrid watching Zubimendi

January talk about Martin Zubimendi is back. The Independent reports that Chelsea, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on him ahead of a possible move, and Sky Sports’ Paper Talk carried the report on Wednesday evening. Earlier coverage of Zubimendi’s position is in our Zubimendi post.

Endrick on the January list

The BBC’s gossip column picked up a talkSPORT report that Arsenal are eyeing a potential January move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, who is 20. The report says Arsenal would use sporting director Andrea Berta’s existing relationship with the agency that looks after the Brazilian. The Endrick post from earlier in the week has the full talkSPORT detail.

Baena, Nusa and Kroupi as winger options

The same BBC column also names three wingers that the Independent says Arsenal are looking at. Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena, 25, RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa, 21, and Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, are all described as potential signings. These are reported interests, not bids. The January targets post covers the three in more depth.

Saka out for weeks, no return date yet

Mikel Arteta gave the latest on Bukayo Saka at his press conference on Friday 6 November, before the Hull City game. “We’re talking about obviously weeks, let’s say after the international break,” Arteta said. Asked about the Manchester City game, he said: “Bukayo is desperate to get back with the team, but it’s still quite early.” On Ezri Konsa, Arteta said “He’s fine”. The Saka injury update has the full context.

Next fixture: Newcastle away on Saturday 21 November

Arsenal beat Hull City 1-0 on 7 November, with Martin Ødegaard scoring the winner, and the league leaders now head north. Arsenal are in the international break, and their next Premier League game is at St James’ Park. The Newcastle club site lists the match for Saturday 21 November at 17:30.

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