The Guardian · November 1, 2026

‘We have to tell them to go down’: Iraola responds to Isak penalty denial for Liverpool

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola criticized the referee for not awarding Liverpool a penalty for Alexander Isak, saying he will now instruct players to dive in the box after the incident during Arsenal's 1-0 win at Anfield. Iraola complained that referees only call penalties when players go down, despite contact occurring.