Ex-refs chief: Andy Madley should be 'suspended' as Liverpool vs Arsenal footage scrutinised

Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett says Madley should be suspended after his controversial display in Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Arsenal, citing a missed penalty for a clear shirt tug by Timber on Isak.

Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett has called for Andy Madley to be suspended from the next round of fixtures following his performance in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on 1 November.

Hackett told Football Insider he was surprised Madley was appointed to the heavyweight clash in the first place. The referee's display drew frustration from both sets of supporters, with several contentious moments throughout the match. The most glaring error came when Jurrien Timber tugged Alexander Isak's shirt to prevent him from heading home, a clear penalty that went unawarded. Timber could have also been sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity.

Hackett stated: "I don't think he had his best game, and I don't know what his best game is. We've highlighted a number of ifs, and I've highlighted one that is 100 per cent incorrect. That says to me, next week if I was doing the appointments, he ain't got a game." The match was decided by Kai Havertz's 16th-minute goal from Declan Rice's cross, but the controversial decisions overshadowed the result.