Overall, the decision to award Brighton a penalty against Arsenal was deemed correct by both the on-field referee and VAR officials. The quick decision-making process of just seven seconds by VAR was highlighted in this incident, with Howard Webb providing insight into why the penalty was justified. Despite the controversy surrounding Saliba’s touch on the ball, it was ultimately deemed irrelevant as the contact with Pedro was enough to warrant a penalty. The comparison to a similar penalty decision in a previous fixture further supported the validity of the decision. Ultimately, the timing and thorough analysis of the incident showcased the efficiency of the VAR system in modern football. Overall, the VAR decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Brighton was supported by PGMOL chief Howard Webb, who analyzed the incident and deemed it to be a late contact foul by William Saliba on Joao Pedro. Webb compared this incident to a similar penalty awarded to Arsenal against Brighton last season, highlighting the similarities in both cases. The decision to award the penalty was based on the analysis of the incident and the rules governing contact in the penalty area. Webb also discussed other Premier League incidents on Match Officials Mic’d Up, providing insights into various refereeing decisions.
