Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty in the first half against Arsenal, according to the Sky Sports pundits.

The incident in question occurred in the 21st minute at Anfield with Liverpool searching for an equaliser after falling behind to Kai Havertz’s third Premier League goal of the season.

From a free-kick, Alexander Isak appeared to have his shirt pulled in the box by Jurrien Timber and replays proved it did enough to stop the in-form Liverpool striker from making contact with the teasing cross.

However, to the surprise of Reds head coach Andoni Iraola, no penalty was awarded and Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones then revealed at half-time that the incident was checked and cleared by VAR.

Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday show said the VAR officials had made a mistake as the shirt pull was “clear and blatant”.

"If he [Isak] makes more of it, it's a penalty. I don't think he makes enough of it,” Sturridge said. “It's clear and blatant."

Ian Wright, a former Arsenal striker, admitted his former club got away with the decision.

He said: “He shouldn't have to make more of it. We can see it. As an Arsenal man, I'm glad we got away with it.

"Unless I'm pulled back, I'm going to head it as much as I can. When he pulled him, it was just about enough as he would need to go down."

Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, did not mince his words when delivering a verdict on the VAR decision.

He said: "One of the best goalscorers in the league is pulled back seven yards out and it stops him heading the ball - why does he need to make a meal of it?

"VAR do your job."