Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has publicly stated that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal were left heartbroken following the loss, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes both missing their spot kicks during the penalty shootout against PSG.

The incident that drew the most controversy came during extra-time, when forward Noni Madueke became entangled with PSG defender Nuno Mendes inside the penalty area.

Madueke appeared to have got past the Portuguese defender before the pair made contact with each other and both fell to the ground.

Referee Daniel Siebert waved away Arsenal’s appeals for a penalty, with VAR officials also deciding not to intervene in the incident.

Declan Rice was booked for dissent following the decision, with the midfielder expressing his frustration at the referee’s call on the pitch.

Rice said he was certain it was a penalty at the time, though he acknowledged wanting to review the incident again before drawing a firm conclusion.

Many connected with Arsenal have continued to voice their belief that the club should have been handed a penalty during the crucial extra-time period.

Hackett, who has significant experience as a top-level official in the Premier League, sided with those who felt Arsenal had a genuine case for a spot kick.

His intervention adds a notable voice to the ongoing debate around the refereeing decisions that shaped the outcome of the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG.

The defeat has left Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta facing questions about the summer ahead, with the club reportedly expected to make significant moves in the transfer market.

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