Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
KMI Panel: Sunderland penalty vs Arsenal was wrong call
The Premier League's KMI Panel has ruled Sunderland should never have been given a penalty against Arsenal.
Sunderland
team
Incident
Sunderland penalty vs Arsenal
Date
September 12
Ruling
Penalty should not have been awarded
Body
Premier League KMI Panel
What happened. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel reviewed game-week four and concluded Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal on September 12.
- The KMI Panel's game-week four outcomes made the Sunderland spot-kick a major talking point.
- The panel's verdict backs the view that the decision went against Arsenal.
The ruling adds to scrutiny on VAR and officiating calls in the Premier League this season.
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