‘Bukayo Saka’s safety endangered’ – PGMOL expert re-analyses Arsenal controversy
Chris Kavanagh got it spot-on after Leif Davis was shown a straight red card in Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Ipswich, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Keith Hackett Archives: 04/2025
Exclusive: Fabian Schar red card call reviewed as Newcastle thrashed by Aston Villa
Newcastle United centre-back Fabian Schar had an eventful start to his side’s clash with Aston Villa, and Keith Hackett has revealed whether the Swiss international…
Hackett Exclusive: VAR AWOL on Watkins penalty incident in Aston Villa v Newcastle
Aston Villa should have been awarded a penalty against Newcastle United following a “careless” challenge by Fabian Schar, according to Keith Hackett. Ollie Watkins appeared…
Hackett slams inconsistency ‘soft’ Richards red in Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
Keith Hackett slammed referee Samuel Barrott for an “unacceptable level of inconsistency” after showing Crystal Palace ace Chris Richards a red card against Bournemouth. The…
Hackett Exclusive: Brighton denied ‘nailed on penalty’ late in Brentford defeat
Brighton can be disappointed they were not awarded a late penalty during their defeat to Brentford, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Bournemouth’s ‘unsporting’ Alex Scott lucky to stay on vs Crystal Palace
Alex Scott was incredibly lucky that his “unsporting behaviour” went unpunished in Bournemouth’s draw with Crystal Palace, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss reviews huge late controversy in Middlesbrough v Plymouth
Middlesbrough beat Plymouth Argyle thanks to a last-minute penalty at The Riverside Stadium, and Keith Hackett has given his reaction to the decision to award…
Exclusive: Unai Emery faces FA sanction over attempted Aston Villa v Newcastle ploy
Unai Emery could now face a punishment from the FA following his comments ahead of Aston Villa facing Newcastle United, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Boyd vindicated after shock at Whittaker call in Middlesbrough v Plymouth
Kris Boyd was left shocked after Middlesbrough were denied a penalty in their clash with Plymouth, and Keith Hackett has backed him with criticism of…
Hackett Exclusive: Watford’s Sissoko red ‘inevitable’ as Burnley goal wrongly stood
Watford ace Moussa Sissoko endured a minute to forget as his side were beaten by Burnley, with Keith Hackett now giving his reaction to the…
Exclusive: UEFA to issue ban after situation with Tottenham’s Porro and Bergvall
Keith Hackett has condemned the “unacceptable” throwing of missiles at Tottenham stars Pedro Porro and Lucas Bergvall. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: UEFA to investigate Chelsea over Stamford Bridge situation v Legia Warsaw
Chelsea are likely to face an investigation by UEFA into how the Legia Warsaw fans were able to use flares during their clash at Stamford…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss shocked as Dessers denied Rangers penalty v Athletic Bilbao
Keith Hackett is in no doubt that Rangers should have been awarded a penalty after Cyriel Dessers was brought down in Athletic Bilbao’s box. The…
Exclusive: Andre Onana faces retrospective action over Man United vs Lyon incident
Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana could still be punished after a “lucky” escape during his side’s Europa League quarter final clash with Lyon, Keith Hackett…
Hackett slams ‘violent’ Rudiger stamp on ‘vulnerable’ Arsenal ace Lewis-Skelly
Antonio Rudiger’s stamp on a “vulnerable” part of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s body is the sort of action that cannot be allowed to go unpunished, according to…
Exclusive: Real Madrid vs Arsenal referee guessed for Declan Rice penalty call
Keith Hackett believes the decision to award a penalty against Declan Rice for a foul on Kylian Mbappe was a “guess” from referee Francois Letexier.…
Exclusive: Real Madrid to be reported to UEFA after Bukayo Saka incident v Arsenal
Keith Hackett has given his reaction to an incident involving Arsenal star Bukayo Saka during his side’s Champions League win over Real Madrid. The former…
Exclusive: Pawson slammed for Pope penalty mess in Newcastle v Crystal Palace
Keith Hackett has slammed Craig Pawson and Darren England after Nick Pope gave away a penalty for Newcastle against Crystal Palace. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Referee to involve police at Arsenal v Real Madrid over Rice incident
Declan Rice’s treatment in a dramatic first half between Arsenal and Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu should see the game stopped by the referee,…
Hackett Exclusive: Mbappe gets away with ‘abject nonsense’ before Arsenal clash
Kylian Mbappe only being given a one-match ban after his red card against Alaves should leave La Liga adminstrators “ashamed of themselves”, Keith Hackett has…