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VAR intervene after Anthony Taylor penalty decision during Fulham vs Arsenal

Arsenal were awarded a penalty against Fulham but Anthony Taylor overruled his decision after a VAR review

Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist

19:15, 18 Oct 2025Updated 19:18, 18 Oct 2025

Anthon Taylor and Bukayo Saka during Fulham vs Arsenal

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Anthon Taylor overturned a penalty given after a foul on Bukayo Saka(Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal were denied a penalty against Fulham after referee Anthony Taylor consulted VAR after a foul on Bukaho Saka.

Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot after Kevin challenged Bukayo Saka in the box, but replays showed the Fulham winner won the ball.

"After review, number 22 makes a challenge and plays the ball therefore no foul is committed," announced Taylor over the Craven Cottage PA system. "No penalty, restart with a drop ball from the goalkeeper.

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