Virgil van Dijk on Alexander Isak penalty claim vs Arsenal

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News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsNovember 1, 2026 21:04 GMT (UK), by View Arsenal transfer targets Van Dijk on Timber foul Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said that Alexander Isak should have had a clear-cut penalty for Jurrien Timber's foul in the box. However, things could have been different had Isak been awarded a penalty.

The Swede's shirt was blatantly pulled by Timber in the box, but Isak did not make a fuss out of the situation and moved on. VAR also ignored the incident as a result, but Van Dijk clearly feels the Reds were robbed and should have been handed the opportunity to equalise.

He said: "I think it was a clear penalty. Today it wasn't meant to be." The defeat means Liverpool are now nine points behind reigning champions Arsenal, who have moved to the top of the standings.