A controversial incident in the English Premier League sparked widespread reactions after reports from The Athletic revealed that the Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel acknowledged a clear refereeing error.

According to the committee, the referee should have shown a red card to Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães for violent conduct, which involved headbutting Manchester City striker Erling Haaland during the match.

The committee clarified that the incident meets the criteria for violent conduct that warrants a direct expulsion, which intensifies the debate over the refereeing decisions in the match.

These developments reopen the discussion about the accuracy of referees' decisions and video technology, especially in major matches where details can impact the course of the competition.