Anthony Taylor right to award Brighton penalty for William Saliba head collision, says Howard Webb

01/07/2025 02:33 PM

Referee Anthony Taylor was right to award a penalty for Brighton and Hove Albion against Arsenal, according to PGMOL chief Howard Webb. A spot-kick was given to the home side in Saturday’s 1-1 draw after Arsenal defender William Saliba collided his head with Joao Pedro’s. Replays appeared to show Saliba making contact with the ball before Joao Pedro's head, with Mikel Arteta later left fuming by the decision. "I've never seen a decision like this in my career," the Arsenal manager said in his post-match press conference. Webb, the head of Professional Game Match Officials...