Ex-PGMOL boss blasts ‘crass law’ as double handball controversies re-analysed in Arsenal vs Man United
Craig Pawson was spot-on to wave away two major handball calls, as Man United beat Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at the Emirates Stadium. That…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2026
‘Please be aware’ – Ex-refs chief drops intriguing Darren England claim after re-analysing Chelsea vs Crystal Palace controversy
Keith Hackett has provided his instant reaction to the incident that led to Chelsea’s penalty against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Chelsea beat Palace 3-1 at…
Ex-PGMOL chief: Chelsea star ‘lucky’ to avoid red card vs Palace as footage re-analysed
Darren England should have received help from VAR referee Matt Donohue after a moment involving Pedro Neto in Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace. Chelsea beat…
Howard Webb ‘should pay Pep Guardiola a visit’ as Man City boss explodes after Wolves controversies
Howard Webb must visit the City Football Academy after Pep Guardiola publicly complained about decisions in Man City’s win over Wolves. That is according to…
Ex-refs chief: Wolves star should have seen red for controversial incident vs Man City
Yerson Mosquera should have been given his marching orders for a dreadful challenge during Wolves’ defeat to Man City at the Etihad Stadium. That is…
Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear over ‘inconsistent approach’ as Man City denied penalty vs Wolves
Farai Hallam should have listened to VAR official Darren England as Man City were denied a penalty against Wolves on Saturday. That is according to…
Europa League club at ‘high risk’ of UEFA stadium ban as ‘unacceptable’ footage emerges from Thursday night
Nice’s fans are at risk of a stadium ban by UEFA after some were seen attempting to attack Go Ahead Eagles’ away supporters. The Europa…
Keith Hackett blasts ‘unacceptable’ Nottingham Forest scenes as Elliot Anderson sent off vs Braga
Elliot Anderson only has himself to blame after being sent off during Nottingham Forest’s Europa League defeat to Braga on Thursday. That is according to…
Ex-refs chief: Nottingham Forest star ‘guilty’ of cheating as footage re-analysed vs Braga
Referee Igor Pajac was correct to caution Dan Ndoye during Nottingham Forest’s frustrating defeat to Braga in the Europa League. That is according to former…
Ex-refs chief instantly reacts to ‘harsh’ Reo Hatate red card as Bologna vs Celtic footage analysed
Martin O’Neill could have done more to prevent Reo Hatate from being sent off during Celtic’s Europa League clash with Bologna. That is according to…
‘Newcastle should’ve had penalty vs PSV’ as Keith Hackett spots clear infringement missed by VAR
Newcastle United cruised to a 3-0 win in the Champions League on Wednesday as they overcame PSV at St James’ Park. It turned out to…
Keith Hackett slams VAR after what he spotted in Chelsea controversy vs Pafos
Chelsea felt hard done by on several occasions in their Champions League win over Pafos on Wednesday night. Moises Caicedo‘s goal saw Chelsea beat Pafos…
Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to controversial Liverpool penalty incident in win vs Marseille
Keith Hackett has revealed that Liverpool were rightly denied a penalty for a handball against Timothy Weah in their 3-0 Champions League win over Marseille.…
‘Top UEFA referee’ shows Premier League referees how it’s done in Chelsea controversy vs Pafos
Enzo Fernandez was incensed after his goal was disallowed in Chelsea’s Champions League win over Pafos on Wednesday night. Chelsea beat Pafos 1-0 at Stamford…
Keith Hackett reacts to Southampton penalty controversy vs Sheffield United after footage emerges
Southampton can count themselves unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty for a challenge on Tom Fellows during their 1-0 win over Sheffield United…
Ex-refs chief makes his feelings clear over Inter Milan vs Arsenal penalty controversy as footage emerges
Inter Milan were not unfortunate to have calls for a penalty waved away as Arsenal claimed a 3-1 win at the San Siro on Tuesday.…
‘Bernardo Silva should’ve been sent off’ as shock unseen footage emerges from Man United vs Man City
Bernardo Silva appears to have gotten away with one in the Manchester derby after footage emerged of him in an altercation with Bruno Fernandes. Man…
‘Senegal will be investigated’ by CAF after ‘unacceptable’ scenes vs Morocco in incredible AFCON final
Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has indicated that Senegal will be the subject of investigation from the Confederation of African Football after Sunday’s AFCON final. Senegal…
Ex-PGMOL official says if Senegal vs Morocco penalty decision was correct after what El Hadji Malick Diouf did
Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a penalty in Sunday’s AFCON final. Morocco were the favourites to win AFCON,…
‘This is what amazed me about Diogo Dalot disaster in Man United vs Man City’
Diogo Dalot’s challenge on Jeremy Doku was one of the easiest decisions for Anthony Taylor to make in the Manchester derby. That is according to…