Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank have questioned a key penalty decision during Sunderland’s recent fixture, arguing that the Black Cats should not have been awarded a spot-kick after Ezri Konsa was judged to have fouled Dan Ballard.
Pundits Dispute Penalty Call
Analyzing the incident on the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, the former professionals agreed that the match official made the wrong call. Williams and Frank both felt the challenge by Konsa on Ballard did not warrant a penalty award in Sunderland’s favor.
Arsenal Free-Kick Claimed
Furthermore, the punditry duo contended that the decision should have gone the other way. They asserted that Arsenal should have been given a free-kick following the coming together, suggesting the foul—if any—was committed by the Sunderland defender on the opposition player.
The segment is available to watch on BBC Sport for UK users.
