The former defender was responding to Daniel Sturridge, who believed Liverpool would have secured a more compelling case for a penalty had the Swede exaggerated the contact. He said: "If he [Isak] makes more of it, it's a penalty. I don't think he makes enough of it... It's clear and blatant."

After the break, Gary Neville felt Isak's reaction was "odd". He said: "The guys at half-time said Isak should not have to make more of it [his penny shout in the first half]."

"It's actually unnatural not to make more of it. When you get pulled and you're just about to score, you ordinarily complain like crazy. It's a very odd reaction from Isak."

Ian Wright was amongst those representing Arsenal as part of Sky Sports' coverage. Yet the former Gunners icon couldn't overlook the fact that the North London outfit escaped a crucial moment unscathed.

Following Brighton and Hove Albion's revenge over Manchester City for their Carabao Cup elimination during the week, the Seagulls dealt a blow to Enzo Maresca's side's Premier League title aspirations with a 1-0 victory.

Victory for Arsenal would extend their advantage in the title race to three points after City endured consecutive top-flight defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa the previous week. Liverpool were keen to secure a momentum-building victory off the back of an impressive run under Andoni Iraola.

Chelsea's triumph against Manchester United had nudged Xabi Alonso's side into the top four at the Reds' expense.