Ex-PGMOL chief 'simply astounded' at what Jarred Gillet did during Newcastle vs Arsenal

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Credit: ImagoKeith Hackett ‘astounded’ Jarred Gillet didn’t give Arsenal a penalty against Newcastle UnitedMidway through the first half, controversy struck as Viktor Gyokeres appeared to be brought down by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope while through on goal. Referee Jarred Gillet initially gave the penalty, but that decision was overturned due to a lengthy VAR intervention.Mikel Arteta can't believe it!Arsenal are awarded a penalty after Viktor Gyökeres was brought down by Nick Pope, before VAR overturned the decision ❌ pic.twitter.com/igjrHDU5hj— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 28, 2025 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett spoke exclusively to Football Insider to give his view on the decision by Gillet and VAR.

Hackett said: “I am simply astounded that Referee Gillett hasn’t awarded a penalty kick after the intervention of VAR. This is an easy decision the goalkeeper has fouled the forward.“This is Gillet’s fourth match this season involving Arsenal.

No matter what capacity, Referee, VAR or 4th official that is too much.“I find it difficult to understand how a penalty kick has not been awarded to Arsenal,” Hackett concluded.Jarred Gillet the centre of more Arsenal controversyDespite giving the initial foul, the noise surrounding Gillet’s controversial history with Arsenal is bound to increase after the decision.Gillet once controversially sent off former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in 2023. Jarred Gillet recordArsenalNewcastleGames1013Won77Drawn04Lost32Jarred Gillet has officiated more Arsenal wins than lossesTomiyasu was shown two yellow cards by Gillet, once for time wasting and once for a contentious foul on Jordan Ayew.