LIVERPOOL: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said it is a "shame" there is no reward for honesty after his side were controversially denied a penalty in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

The defending Premier League champions moved to the top of the table and nine points clear of Liverpool after their first win at Anfield in 14 years.

But Liverpool were left aggrieved after Alexander Isak was pulled back by Jurrien Timber as he attempted to meet Bradley Barcola's cross midway through the first half.

The Swedish striker did not go to ground and, as a result, neither the referee nor VAR intervened to award a spot-kick.