Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool
PREMIER LEAGUE · MW1 · 23 Aug 2026 · REF: S. ATTWELL
The argument
Late penalty awarded to Liverpool for Hall challenge on Munoz; VAR reviewed and did not intervene
The panel ruled
The panel unanimously backed the referee.
on-field penalty award correct; no VAR intervention required
Unanimous · 5-0
“The panel unanimously supported the Referee's call of a penalty. Hall stepped across Munoz making contact with the attacker and not with the ball.”
AT STAKE — A PENALTY AT 0.79 xG · 96TH MINUTE · NEWCASTLE LED 2-1
Argued 23 Aug 2026 · ruled 1 Sep 2026
therefcard.comindependent panel verdict · fair to the referee