Evening News: PGMOL admit VAR error cost Liverpool, Courtois hails Mourinho & Zubimendi clarifies Arsenal links

In the latest football round-up, the PGMOL have admitted a VAR error cost Liverpool a penalty against Arsenal. Over in Spain, Thibaut Courtois has praised Jose Mourinho, while Martin Zubimendi has clarified his Arsenal future.

Premier League: PGMOL admit major VAR error

The KMI panel has confirmed Liverpool were denied a clear penalty in the 21st minute of their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on 1 November 2026.

A 4-1 majority vote by the KMI panel ruled that Jurrien Timber committed a foul by pulling Alexander Isak's shirt, with a 3-2 vote agreeing that VAR made an error.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola fiercely criticised the decision, as statistics revealed only 76% of on-pitch decisions in Matchday 9 were correct.

La Liga: Courtois hails Mourinho as Fermin Lopez shines

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has praised Jose Mourinho as the type of manager Real Madrid need, while also withdrawing from the Belgium squad for the Nations League to manage his workload.

Midfielder Fermin Lopez has shone with 7 goals and 5 assists in 11 matches, helping Barcelona come from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1.

Fermin Lopez also backed his young teammate Lamine Yamal to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or, regardless of his age.

Transfer News: Zubimendi clarifies future as AC Milan target starlet

Midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed rumours of leaving Arsenal, despite playing fewer than 400 minutes since the Gunners signed Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million.

Arsenal will only sanction a departure for Martin Zubimendi if they receive a bid of £60 million, amid reports that Atletico Madrid have denied holding any talks.

AC Milan are planning a move for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi for a fee of at least €40 million in January 2027.

Nicolo Tresoldi has taken Europe by storm after netting a spectacular hat-trick against Inter Milan on 13 October 2026 in the Champions League.