Re the pens, yes, we had the favour of VAR for a change, but they have to let the ref know if its a clear and obvious mistake.

Regardless of whether Oliver’s decision was right or wrong, neither could be classed as obvious mistakes by the rules of the game. How could you say Thiago got any of the ball. It might be soft, and Jesus may have bought it, but if those are the standards its not a mistake by Oliver.

I would be upset with the handball if it were the other way round, but again, the precedent is that it has to be unnatural in movement, and I think arm down is more unnatural there because he couldn’t possibly balance otherwise.