Officials Archives: 09/2026

The Premier League has explained why Declan Rice was not sent off at Brighton after a late incident that prompted questions over the decision.

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal met Pro Ref after the Sunderland penalty row, with the discussion focused on the decision rather than another apology.

Pro Ref face fresh scrutiny after a weekend of disputed Arsenal and Manchester City decisions left VAR and Premier League officiating under pressure.

Pro Ref face fresh scrutiny after a weekend of major Premier League controversy, with Arsenal seeking answers and one costly VAR error already admitted.

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0, but John Brooks and Stuart Attwell face scrutiny after a disputed penalty and inconsistent handling of key incidents.

Arsenal were penalised for an 18-second throw at Sunderland despite the hosts taking far longer, raising fresh questions over refereeing standards.

Mikel Arteta raged at Sunderland’s second-half penalty despite Arsenal winning 2-0, calling the decision unacceptable after VAR failed to intervene.