Manchester United get Enzo Fernandez offside review as Erling Haaland goal settles derby Former Premier League chief weighs in on the big talking point from Manchester derby Evening Standard · Sep 13
Chelsea get red card review as Levi Colwill escapes punishment for tackle in Fulham win Supporters have debated whether Chelsea were fortunate to keep all 11 players on the pitch in Premier League opener Evening Standard · Aug 25
2025–26 Premier League Table Without Every Official VAR Error: Arsenal Biggest Losers The title race would have played out very differently had every VAR error been corrected in real time. Sports Illustrated · May 29
Celtic told to expect a 'points deduction' by ex-referee chief after pitch invasion A former PGMOL chief has suggested Celtic could face a points deduction after the pitch invasion that marred their Premiership title-clinching win… The National (Scotland) · May 18
Arsenal get red card review as Man City star avoids punishment for 'denial of obvious goalscoring opportunity' The fallout from Sunday’s title showdown continues as both teams were lucky to keep all 11 players on the pitch Evening Standard · Apr 20
Brighton star escaped clear red card for 'cheating' against Liverpool, claims former chief referee The potentially pivotal moment went un-penalised as Liverpool lost on the south coast Evening Standard · Mar 21
Arsenal: Ex-Premier League referee says Jurrien Timber 'should have been red carded' in Sunderland draw Arsenal defender avoided punishment for his tackle at the Stadium of Light Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
Who was the first footballer to have a red card rescinded? Plus: the most second yellow cards in one game; a crowd of Welsh teams in the same division; and the highest scorers against a former club The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025
Liverpool points deduction incoming? Ex Referees chief gives verdict following foul-mouthed outburst from Arne Slot Liverpool could be in trouble - and Keith Hackett believes the penalties for managers reprimanding officials could be made more severe FourFourTwo · Mar 7, 2025
PGMOL ‘appalled’ by abuse of referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card The referees’ body, PGMOL, has said it is appalled by the “abhorrent abuse”, including death threats, Michael Oliver and his family have received The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
Ex-referee labels Liverpool penalty controversy ‘garbage’ Crystal Palace were denied a penalty despite Virgil van Dijk’s apparent pull of Marc Guehi’s arm The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024
‘Anders Limpar punched me in the side of the head then ran away’: Brian McClair recalls the 20-man brawl between Manchester United and Arsenal in 1990 Unsavoury scenes at Old Trafford saw both clubs docked points after their 1990 clash FourFourTwo · May 18, 2023
'At the minimum' - Former Premier League explains what Jurgen Klopp should get after FA charge Former Premier League Keith Hackett has suggested a punishment for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023
Liverpool fear Jurgen Klopp banned for season as "unacceptable behaviour" slammed Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could be hit with a lengthy touchline ban following his actions and comments in his side's dramatic win over Tottenham in Sunday's action Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023
Evening Standard · May 1, 2023 Ex-Premier League referee criticises VAR for ‘clear and obvious’ error in Tottenham defeat to Liverpool Keith Hackett says Diogo Jota deserved red card for Oliver Skipp lunge
Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023 Ex-Premier League referee wades in on Jurgen Klopp's "unacceptable" Liverpool antics Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has caused controversy after appearing to celebrate Diogo Jota's injury time winner in front of the fourth official amid a dramatic finish at Anfield on Sunday
Liverpool Echo · May 1, 2023 Former Premier League referee wants 'serial offender' Jurgen Klopp punished for latest Liverpool incident Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has labelled Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a 'serial offender'
Leeds Live · Apr 21, 2023 Leeds United news as former referee blasts VAR's Trent Alexander-Arnold decision in Liverpool defeat A round-up of the latest Leeds United morning headlines
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023 Michael Oliver sparks 'concern' with actions before Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest It has been a busy week for Michael Oliver as he prepares to take charge of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday
Liverpool Echo · Apr 20, 2023 Former Premier League referee 'concerned' by what Michael Oliver has done four days before Liverpool match Premier League referee Michael Oliver took charge of a match in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as fears over his time in English football rise
Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023 Ex-Premier League ref urges Howard Webb to drop officials after baffling Newcastle United decision Keith Hackett was left aghast after decisions in Newcastle's win over Brentford
Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023 Constantine Hatzidakis’ career in doubt after Andy Robertson elbow claims ex-ref's chief A dramatic Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal on Sunday was overshadowed by an extraordinary clash between Andy Robertson and the assistant referee
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023 Assistant referee involved in Andy Robertson incident stood down during investigation The Liverpool left-back was struck by the official after approaching him at half-time against Arsenal
Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2023 Linesman who ‘elbowed Andy Robertson in face’ could be sacked, claims ex-referees’ chief Constantine Hatzidakis, the linesman who appeared to elbow Liverpool defender Andy Robertson in the face, is at risk of being sacked, says former referees' chief Keith Hackett.
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023 Linesman’s ‘career is at risk’ if found guilty of elbowing Andy Robertson The extraordinary incident occurred just after the half-time whistle was blown during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.