Exclusive: Ipswich’s Palmer wrongly bailed out v Newcastle as Bruno Guimaraes rages
Alex Palmer was given the “benefit of the doubt” as Newcastle United saw a goal disallowed against Ipswich Town, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Keith Hackett Archives: 04/2025
Exclusive: Celtic sanctions ‘certain’ after incidents as title won at Dundee Utd
Celtic will definitely be punished after their Scottish Premiership title-winning victory at Tannadice, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: Arsenal cause shock as heavy punishment due for UEFA rule break
Arsenal will “no doubt” be given a “substantial” sanction if they are found to have broken UEFA’s regulations, according to a surprised Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Arsenal face ‘substantial’ UEFA sanction over ‘very serious’ PSG issue
Arsenal have put themselves at risk of a significant punishment from UEFA over their upcoming Champions League semi-final against PSG, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Concerns as VAR accuracy in doubt on Arsenal v Crystal Palace controversy
Gabriel Martinelli’s disallowed goal for Arsenal against Crystal Palace has caused doubts over the use of VAR for Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Pawson criticised over Aston Villa controversy amid Man City protests
Keith Hackett has criticised referee Craig Pawson over a crucial decision which upset Man City in their dramatic late win over Aston Villa. The former…
Exclusive: ‘John Beaton looked after himself’ over Cammy Devlin red for Hearts
Keith Hackett has lamented one aspect of VAR in the wake of Hearts’ Scottish FA Cup semi final defeat to Aberdeen. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref disbelief at VAR interference for Celtic over Kirk stunner
St Johnstone star Makenzie Kirk saw a stunning strike ruled out in his side’s Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Celtic, and Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Ipswich’s Jacob Greaves escapes Arsenal sanction after referee forgets
Ipswich Town were not helped by the red card for Leif Davis during their defeat to Arsenal but have escaped punishment elsewhere, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Charges inbound after Burnley vs Sheffield United full time clashes
Keith Hackett has reacted to the scenes that occurred after Burnley beat Sheffield United to secure promotion back to the Premier League. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Crystal Palace’s ‘aggressive’ Sarr sanctioned after shorts pulled down
Crystal Palace attacker Ismaila Sarr was rightly punished for his “aggressive” role in a clash which saw his shorts pulled down on the pitch. The…
Exclusive: Niclas Fullkrug ‘suspicious’ as West Ham goal ruled out v Southampton
West Ham were forced to settle for a draw with the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton after having a goal disallowed in that match, with…
Exclusive: Jarrod Bowen too ‘honest’ as West Ham denied penalty v Southampton
West Ham attacker Jarrod Bowen was denied a penalty during his side’s draw with Southampton, and Keith Hackett has given his verdict on that decision.…
Exclusive: Joao Pedro red v Brentford ‘harsh’ as referees monitor Brighton star
Brighton attacker Joao Pedro was sent off in his side’s 4-2 defeat at Brentford, and Keith Hackett has given his reaction to dismiss the Brazilian.…
Exclusive: Danny Welbeck ‘manufactured’ penalty clash as Brighton lost at Brentford
Keith Hackett has reacted to appeals for a penalty from Brighton striker Danny Welbeck during his side’s defeat at Brentford. The former PGMOL chief and…
Hackett Exclusive: Hooper ‘sort your act out’ over Savinho in Man City v Everton
Keith Hackett has slammed referee Simon Hooper over Man City winger Savinho’s appeals for a penalty during his side’s win at Everton. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘Leif Davis’s season is over’ after what he did to Bukayo Saka vs Arsenal
Leif Davis won’t play for Ipswich Town again this season after his straight red card against Arsenal, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
‘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…
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…