Arsenal winger Noni Madueke avoids red card at Liverpool

Arsenal earned a 1-0 victory at Liverpool on Sunday, but the match was marked by two controversial officiating decisions involving Arsenal winger Noni Madueke.

Madueke avoids a red card

Madueke, who was already on a yellow card, clashed with Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Many at Anfield expected a second booking, which would have resulted in a red card, but the referee chose not to discipline the Arsenal winger. Sports Mole reports that Liverpool have learned why Madueke was not sent off, with the incident described as a coming together rather than a deliberate foul.

The Premier League has issued a statement explaining the decision, according to the Evening Standard. The statement reportedly said that the contact was not considered worthy of a second yellow card.

Penalty appeal turned down

Earlier in the game, Liverpool were also denied a penalty after a challenge on a Liverpool player was described by some as a "clear and blatant" foul. The Evening Standard says the decision left many inside Anfield bemused. Video reviews were reportedly considered, but no penalty was awarded.

The BBC opened its coverage with the question of whether Arsenal were "lucky" not to concede a penalty at Liverpool, reflecting the controversy surrounding the decisions.