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Aug 20
Trump: I won't send US troops to Ukraine - but might help by air

A day after his extraordinary White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Kyiv's European allies, the US president told Fox News "when it comes to security, [Europeans] are willing to put people on the ground. We're willing to help them with things, especially, probably, by air". Ukraine war - follow the latest developments Mr Trump did not elaborate, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters US air support was "an option and a possibility". She said the US president "has definitively stated US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine, but we can certainly help in the coordination and perhaps provide other means of security guarantees to our European allies". Air support could take many forms, including missile defence systems or fighter jets enforcing a no-fly zone - and it's not clear what role the US would play under any proposed peace deal. Zelenskyy-Putin summit It comes as planning for a possible Zelenskyy-Putin summit get under way. Talks between the Ukrainian and Russian president are seen by Mr Trump as vital to ending the war. Sky News understands a meeting could happen before the end of the month, with Geneva, Vienna, Rome, Budapest, and Doha among the venues being considered. Geneva, Switzerland, is considered the best option, with Rome or the Vatican disliked by the Russians and Budapest, Hungary, not favoured by the Ukrainians. European allies are understood to want security guarantees to be defined before the meeting. A NATO-like treaty, guaranteeing Ukraine's allies would come to its defence in case of any future Russian attack, is being worked on and could be completed by next week. Like the US, Sky News understands Italy is opposed to putting boots on the ground in Ukraine. But EU diplomats are confident this is the best chance yet to stop the war, and allies could return to Washington in early September to celebrate any deal being struck. Read more on Sky News:'Don't trust Russia,' diplomat warnsWhy peace may be further away, not closerFive key takeaways from White House talks Trump still has doubts about Putin Despite the renewed optimism about a peace deal following Monday's White House summit, Mr Trump has admitted Vladimir Putin might not be sincere about wanting to end the war. "We're going to find out about President Putin in the next couple of weeks," he told Fox News. He's previously threatened to put more sanctions on Russia if a peace deal isn't reached, though previously set deadlines have been and gone. 👉 Listen to Sky News  Daily  on your podcast app 👈         Russia launched its biggest air assault on Ukraine in more than a month on Monday night, sending 270 drones and 10 missiles, the Ukrainian air force said. Ukraine's European allies in the so-called Coalition of the Willing, an initiative spearheaded by Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, discussed additional sanctions to place on Russia on Tuesday.

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Aug 19
'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose of drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen", is the fifth and final defendant to strike a plea deal with prosecutors, avoiding a trial that was set to take place in September. The 42-year-old agreed to plead guilty to five federal criminal charges, including providing the Ketamine that led to Perry's death, federal prosecutors said in a statement. Prosecutors had cast Sangha, a dual US and UK national, as a prolific drug dealer known to her customers as the "Ketamine Queen", often using the term in court documents and even including it in the official name of the case. She agreed to plead guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Sangha will officially change her plea to guilty at an upcoming hearing, where sentencing will be scheduled, prosecutors said. She is facing up to 45 years in prison. Read more from Sky News: Man injured after tractor falls on to motorwayDrug dealer on e-bike who killed great-grandfather jailed Sangha and a doctor named Salvador Plasencia, who signed his own plea deal in June, had been the primary targets of the investigation. Three other defendants - Mark Chavez, who it was claimed bought the drug from Sangha, Kenneth Iwamasa, and Erik Flemin - agreed to plead guilty last year in exchange for their cooperation, which included statements implicating Sangha and Plasencia. Prosecutors allege Chavez funnelled ketamine to Plasencia, securing some of the drug from a wholesale distributor through a fraudulent prescription. In one instance, prosecutors allege that Plasencia "charged Perry $2,000 (£1,500) a vial that cost Dr Chavez approximately $12 (£9)". Perry died in his home in October 2023, aged 54, after getting ketamine from his regular doctor for treatment of depression, which is an increasingly common use for the surgical anaesthetic. The actor was taking ketamine six to eight times a day before he died, according to court documents.

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Tamara Cohen, political correspondent
Aug 20
TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content

The Molly Rose Foundation - set up by Ian Russell after his 14-year-old daughter took her own life after viewing harmful content on social media - commissioned analysis of hundreds of posts on the platforms, using accounts of a 15-year-old girl based in the UK. Politics Hub: Follow latest updates The charity claimed videos recommended by algorithms on the For You pages continued to feature a "tsunami" of clips containing "suicide, self-harm and intense depression" to under-16s who have previously engaged with similar material. One in 10 of the harmful posts had been liked at least a million times. The average number of likes was 226,000, the researchers said. Mr Russell told Sky News the results were "horrifying" and showed online safety laws are not fit for purpose. 'This is happening on PM's watch' He said: "It is staggering that eight years after Molly's death, incredibly harmful suicide, self-harm, and depression content like she saw is still pervasive across social media. "Ofcom's recent child safety codes do not match the sheer scale of harm being suggested to vulnerable users and ultimately do little to prevent more deaths like Molly's. "The situation has got worse rather than better, despite the actions of governments and regulators and people like me. The report shows that if you strayed into the rabbit hole of harmful suicide self-injury content, it's almost inescapable. "For over a year, this entirely preventable harm has been happening on the prime minister's watch and where Ofcom have been timid it is time for him to be strong and bring forward strengthened, life-saving legislation without delay." After Molly's death in 2017, a coroner ruled she had been suffering from depression, and the material she had viewed online contributed to her death "in a more than minimal way". Researchers at Bright Data looked at 300 Instagram Reels and 242 TikToks to determine if they "promoted and glorified suicide and self-harm", referenced ideation or methods, or "themes of intense hopelessness, misery, and despair". They were gathered between November 2024 and March 2025, before new children's codes for tech companies under the Online Safety Act came into force in July. Instagram The Molly Rose Foundation claimed Instagram "continues to algorithmically recommend appallingly high volumes of harmful material". The researchers said 97% of the videos recommended on Instagram Reels for the account of a teenage girl, who had previously looked at this content, were judged to be harmful. Some 44% actively referenced suicide and self-harm, they said. They also claimed harmful content was sent in emails containing recommended content for users. A spokesperson for Meta, which owns Instagram, said: "We disagree with the assertions of this report and the limited methodology behind it. "Tens of millions of teens are now in Instagram Teen Accounts, which offer built-in protections that limit who can contact them, the content they see, and the time they spend on Instagram. "We continue to use automated technology to remove content encouraging suicide and self-injury, with 99% proactively actioned before being reported to us. We developed Teen Accounts to help protect teens online and continue to work tirelessly to do just that." TikTok TikTok was accused of recommending "an almost uninterrupted supply of harmful material", with 96% of the videos judged to be harmful, the report said. Over half (55%) of the For You posts were found to be suicide and self-harm related; a single search yielding posts promoting suicide behaviours, dangerous stunts and challenges, it was claimed. The number of problematic hashtags had increased since 2023; with many shared on highly-followed accounts which compiled 'playlists' of harmful content, the report alleged. A TikTok spokesperson said: "Teen accounts on TikTok have 50+ features and settings designed to help them safely express themselves, discover and learn, and parents can further customise 20+ content and privacy settings through Family Pairing. "With over 99% of violative content proactively removed by TikTok, the findings don't reflect the real experience of people on our platform which the report admits." According to TikTok, they not do not allow content showing or promoting suicide and self-harm, and say that banned hashtags lead users to support helplines. Read more:Backlash against new online safety rulesMusk's X wants 'significant' changes to OSA 'A brutal reality' Both platforms allow young users to provide negative feedback on harmful content recommended to them. But the researchers found they can also provide positive feedback on this content and be sent it for the next 30 days. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said: "These figures show a brutal reality - for far too long, tech companies have stood by as the internet fed vile content to children, devastating young lives and even tearing some families to pieces. "But companies can no longer pretend not to see. The Online Safety Act, which came into effect earlier this year, requires platforms to protect all users from illegal content and children from the most harmful content, like promoting or encouraging suicide and self-harm. 45 sites are already under investigation." An Ofcom spokesperson said: "Since this research was carried out, our new measures to protect children online have come into force. "These will make a meaningful difference to children - helping to prevent exposure to the most harmful content, including suicide and self-harm material. And for the first time, services will be required by law to tame toxic algorithms. "Tech firms that don't comply with the protection measures set out in our codes can expect enforcement action." 'A snapshot of rock bottom' A separate report out today from the Children's Commissioner found the proportion of children who have seen pornography online has risen in the past two years - also driven by algorithms. Rachel de Souza described the content young people are seeing as "violent, extreme and degrading", and often illegal, and said her office's findings must be seen as a "snapshot of what rock bottom looks like". More than half (58%) of respondents to the survey said that, as children, they had seen pornography involving strangulation, while 44% reported seeing a depiction of rape - specifically someone who was asleep. The survey of 1,020 people aged between 16 and 21 found that they were on average aged 13 when they first saw pornography. More than a quarter (27%) said they were 11, and some reported being six or younger. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

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Aug 20
Alexander Isak transfer news: Liverpool target breaks silence to declare he 'can't continue' at Newcastle

Hours after the striker delivered his bombshell statement, Newcastle responded by refuting Isak's suggestion he was told he could leave this summer and insisted they "do not foresee" the player being sold, as their terms are unlikely to be met. Isak's potential sale has always been dependent on Newcastle signing an adequate replacement and a club meeting their £150m valuation. With less than two weeks left in the window, neither of those conditions have been met. Transfer Centre LIVE!Liverpool news & transfers🔴 | Liverpool fixtures & scoresNewcastle news & transfers⚫⚪ | Newcastle fixtures & scores Isak, 25, is currently training away from his team-mates, but Newcastle added: "Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his team-mates." Isak's explosive statement said: "I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors. "The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. "When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now - and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself." Newcastle's statement in response read: "We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views. "As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired. "We do not foresee those conditions being met. "This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates." Sky Sports News reported in July that Isak had informed Newcastle he wanted to explore his options this transfer window. At the start of August, Liverpool had a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle for the 25-year-old. Isak took his frustrations public on Tuesday with an update on Instagram posted during the PFA awards ceremony, which he skipped despite being nominated for the top prize of Player of the Year, due to his current stand-off with Newcastle. He said: "I'm proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25. "First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way. "I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there." Newcastle have so far failed to bring in a striker to cover the loss of Callum Wilson let alone Isak. They have been unsuccessful this summer with attempts to sign Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko - both of whom were considered potential successors to Isak - and have very limited options with less than two weeks left of the window. Newcastle had a £25m bid rejected for Yoane Wissa earlier in the window, but that deal is at a standstill while Brentford searching for a replacement of their own. Wissa is viewed by Newcastle as a second-choice striker and his potential arrival would likely not help Isak get his move. Other than Isak, Newcastle currently only have one recognised striker on their books in 22-year-old William Osula, who did not start a single Premier League game for the club last season. Analysis: Newcastle have tried to give Isak his move Sky Sports News' Keith Downie: "Newcastle are stressing here that they have been unable to find a suitable replacement for Alexander Isak, coupled by Liverpool's opening bid falling significantly below the striker's valuation. "Had Newcastle managed to sign Hugo Ekitike or Benjamin Sesko, who joined Liverpool and Manchester United respectively, then in all likelihood the club would have reluctantly sold Isak to Liverpool with an increased bid from the Premier League champions. "Newcastle have tried hard to facilitate and give Isak his wish, but they cannot leave themselves without a recognised striker. "Unless something out of the blue comes up between now and the window closing on September 1, it appears Isak will be staying. If and when he plays again is another story…" Timeline of Isak saga July 15: Liverpool told Isak not for sale in this window after making informal approach to Newcastle - and decide to rival them for Hugo Ekitike instead after being rebuffed. July 19: Eddie Howe reveals after pre-season friendly defeat at Celtic that Isak travelled with the rest of the squad to Glasgow but he chose to send him home "due to the speculation around him". July 23: Liverpool beat Newcastle to the signing of Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt after the North East club had already missed out on Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. July 24: Isak is not included in Newcastle's squad for pre-season tour of Asia due to what Newcastle described as a "minor thigh injury". July 24: It later emerges that Isak has informed Newcastle he wants to explore his options in this transfer window. July 31: Sky Sports News reports that Isak is training individually at former club Real Sociedad's facilities. August 1: Newcastle reject an official bid from Liverpool for Isak worth £110m plus add-ons. August 2: Newcastle make formal bid to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko worth nearly £70m and Isak later flies back to the North East after his personal training camp in Spain. August 4: The striker returns to Newcastle's training ground for the first time and has trained separately from his team-mates ever since. August 4: Newcastle up their offer to RB Leipzig for Sesko amid interest from Manchester United. August 8: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says "we would love the player to be with us" about Isak after he misses friendly win over Espanyol at St James' Park. August 9: Manchester United beat Newcastle to the signing of Sesko despite their offer to RB Leipzig being lower. August 16: Isak not included in Newcastle squad for Premier League season opener against Aston Villa - but Howe says "door is well and truly open" for a return. August 19: Isak skips PFA awards and releases a statement on Instagram accusing Newcastle of broken promises, telling the club "change is in the best interests of everyone". August 19: Newcastle release a statement in response to Isak, denying that promises were made to allow Isak to leave and insisting they would welcome him back when he is "ready to rejoin his team-mates" Carra critical of Isak's behaviour Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher speaking last week: "I don't like the way he's going about it, and I don't think any football fan should. "There is nothing wrong with wanting to leave a club, that's the nature of the game, players leave clubs every summer, but you work as hard as you can and play the games. You can say you want to leave, I understand the player's frustration and a bit of bitterness because of the money on offer, but I don't think you can get to the stage where you don't train. "I'm not that fussed on Liverpool signing him. He's better than (Hugo) Ekitike right now. But it almost feels like what PSG or Real Madrid tried to do a few years ago, whereby they try to sign all the best players available. Liverpool don't do that. There are other areas Liverpool should use that money." Nev: Isak should be angry with agent Sky Sports' Gary Neville speaking last week: "Isak should be angry with his agent. It's unsavoury. "I feel sorry for Eddie Howe. Isak wants to win trophies and is agitating for a move because he's got one career. I can see both sides. He's got five or six good years left. "It looks like this guy is downing tools and saying he's not playing, and I don't think that is right. "Newcastle have to stand strong here. If you're the club, it sends the wrong message to sell after what has happened. "I think they have to keep him for another year because the precedent will be dangerous for Newcastle." Merse: Isak's legacy now tainted Sky Sports' Paul Merson, speaking last week: "It's an unbelievable situation Isak has put himself in. "He's taking a big gamble by saying he'll never play for Newcastle again. "Newcastle is a big city but it is a fish bowl in terms of football with it being a one-club city. "I wouldn't want to be in his shoes if he doesn't get his move. He's upset a lot of Newcastle fans with his actions. "If he now doesn't get away before the transfer window closes, he will need to score some serious goals to get the Newcastle fans anywhere near back on side. "If he leaves, he won't be leaving Newcastle as a hero. "Had he kept quiet, he still could have potentially gone for big money, giving Newcastle serious profit after giving his all to the club. He was a big part of that trophy success last season, and he would have been rightly remembered for it. "Everyone could have shaken hands and been happy with the deal eventually. "But that's now completely gone."

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Dominic Waghorn, international affairs editor in Ukraine
Aug 19
Ukrainian diplomat involved in 90s nuclear deal with Russia warns Trump about 'very big mistake' with Putin

There is bafflement and unease here after US President Donald Trump switched sides to support his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, dropping calls for a ceasefire and proposing that Ukraine surrender territory. While allies are talking up the prospects of progress, people here remain unconvinced. Ukraine war latest - Trump rules out using US troops The Trump administration's contradictory statements on possible security guarantees are causing concern here. MP Lesia Vasylenko told Sky News it is not at all clear what the allies have in mind. "Who is going to be there backing Ukraine in case Russia decides to revisit their imperialistic plans and strategies and in case they want to restart this war of aggression?" For many Ukrainians, there is a troubling sense of deja vu. In the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, Ukraine agreed to give up not land but its nuclear arsenal, inherited from the Soviet Union, in return for security assurances from Russia and other powers. They know how that ended up to their enormous cost. Putin reneged on Russia's side of the bargain, with his invasion of Crimea in 2014 and once again with his full-scale attack three and a half years ago. We met veteran Ukrainian diplomat Yuri Kostenko, who helped lead those negotiations in the 90s. He said there is a danger the world makes the same mistake and trusts Vladimir Putin when he says he wants to stop the killing, something Mr Trump said he now believes. 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈         "It's not true, it's not true, Russia never, never, it's my practices in more than 30 years, Russia never stop their aggression plans to occupy all Ukraine and I think that Mr Trump, if he really believes Mr Putin, it will be a very big mistake, Mr Trump, a very big mistake." Before the Alaska summit, allies agreed the best path to peace was forcing Mr Putin to stop his invasion, hitting him where it hurts with severe sanctions on his oil trade. But Mr Trump has given up calls for a ceasefire and withdrawn threats to impose those tougher sanctions. Instead, he has led allies down a different and more uncertain path. Read more on Sky News:Putin wasn't there, but influenced summitPeace further away, not closerFive takeaways from White House talks Ukrainians we met on the streets of Kyiv said they would love to believe in progress more than anything, but are not encouraged by what they are hearing. While the diplomacy moves on in an unclear direction, events on the ground and in the skies above Ukraine are depressingly predictable. Russia is continuing hundreds of drone attacks every night, and its forces are advancing on the front. If Vladimir Putin really wants this war to end, he's showing no sign of it, while Ukrainians fear Donald Trump is taking allies down a blind alley of fruitless diplomacy.

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Aug 19
Ozzy Osbourne documentary pulled from BBC's schedule - out of 'respect'

The film was billed by producers as "a moving and inspirational account" of the last chapter of the metal legend's life. It was meant to air at 9pm on Monday on BBC One - as well as be available on iPlayer - but an episode of Fake Or Fortune? replaced it. At the time, the BBC said Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, had been "moved in the schedules". In a statement on Tuesday, a BBC spokesperson told Sky News: "Our sympathies are with the Osbourne family at this difficult time. We are respecting the family's wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film." They said a new date would be "confirmed shortly". The project was filmed over three years as Ozzy and his family returned to the UK, and was initially conceived as a series entitled Home to Roost. However, as the singer's health got worse, it morphed into a one-off. Read more from Sky News:Homes evacuated amid huge fire in Essex seaside townScammers using AI to impersonate Sir Billy Connolly The BBC reported the show would reveal the "extraordinary rollercoaster" of the Osbournes' lives as Ozzy tries "heroically" to get fit enough to perform again. It's said to feature "unique and intimate access" to the family, including Ozzy's children, Jack and Kelly, who appeared in the reality series that made them household names in the early 2000s. The Black Sabbath frontman, who had Parkinson's disease, died last month - just a few weeks after his final all-star gig at Birmingham's Villa Park. Fans packed the city centre and chanted his name when his hearse passed through the streets on 30 July. His wife, Sharon, was in tears as she got out to see the mass of flowers left for him at "Sabbath Bridge". The New York Times said his death certificate gave the cause as cardiac arrest, but the family hasn't commented.

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Mickey Carroll, science and technology reporter and Tim Baker, political reporter
Aug 19
UK drops Apple encryption demands, says US spy chief

In a post on X in the early hours of Tuesday, Ms Gabbard said the UK had withdrawn its demand to access global Apple users' data if required. She wrote: "The UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a 'back door' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties." The US spy chief said it was the result of months of working closely with partners in the UK, US President Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance. In February, there were reports the government had ordered Apple to create a way for UK security services to access its encrypted user data. Such orders, called Technical Capability Notices (TCN), are not public and legally, neither of the parties can publicly confirm their existence. Apple soon withdrew its "advanced data protection" feature for UK users, which offered end-to-end encryption for cloud data storage, meaning only the account holder could see any stored data. Apple has not responded to a Sky News request for comment on Ms Gabbard's post. A UK government spokesperson told Sky News it does not comment on operational matters. They did say, however, that it had long had "joint security and intelligence arrangements with the US to tackle the most serious threats such as terrorism and child sexual abuse, including the role played by fast-moving technology in enabling those threats". "Those arrangements have long contained safeguards to protect privacy and sovereignty: for example, the Data Access Agreement includes critical safeguards to prevent the UK and US from targeting the data of each other's citizens," they said. "We will continue to build on those arrangements and we will also continue to maintain a strong security framework to ensure that we can continue to pursue terrorists and serious criminals operating in the UK. We will always take all actions necessary at the domestic level to keep UK citizens safe," they added. When Apple withdrew its advanced data protection in February, a spokesperson said it had "withdrawn the feature given the continuing rise of data breaches and other threats to customer privacy". The US government soon stepped in, with Ms Gabbard saying she had "grave concerns" about the UK or any other country "requiring Apple or any company to create a 'backdoor' that would allow access to Americans' personal encrypted data". She added: "This would be a clear and egregious violation of Americans' privacy and civil liberties, and open up a serious vulnerability for cyber exploitation by adversarial actors." She asked the CIA, NSA and multiple other US intelligence agencies to examine the reported TCN. Read more from technology:Backlash against new online safety rulesMusk's X wants 'significant' changes to OSA On Tuesday, civil rights groups cautiously welcomed Ms Gabbard's post. "If true, this decision is hugely welcome," said Sam Grant, director of external relations at human rights organisation Liberty, who are challenging the government's use of the TCN in court. "Creating any back door into our private data would be a reckless and potentially unlawful move from the government. "As long as this power exists within the Investigatory Powers Act, it remains a risk that any future government might also try to use it to create a back door into other end-to-end encrypted services we all use. "The safest thing for the UK Government to do is repeal this law, and commit to safeguarding our privacy by protecting end-to-end encryption." Open Rights Group executive director Jim Killock said: "While the UK may have dropped its demands for Apple to backdoor all of its users across the globe, UK users may still be banned from benefiting from ADP encryption. "And if Apple does restore ADP to UK users, there will be serious questions of trust. "The UK's powers to attack encryption are still on the law books, and pose a serious risk to user security and protection against criminal abuse of our data."

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Aug 18
Arsenal's slender victory at Man Utd analysed by for Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher in Ref Watch

Should Riccardo Calafiori's winning goal for Arsenal have been disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Altay Bayindir? Should Matheus Cunha have won a penalty after a foul by William Saliba? Also, Dermot discusses all the other major refereeing talking points from the opening weekend. Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract📺Watch Premier League highlights for freeMan Utd 0-1 Arsenal'How is that NOT a penalty?!' | Heated Ref Watch debate over Saliba challenge on Cunha INCIDENT: Matheus Cunha went to ground in the penalty area after a challenge from William Saliba. Did Saliba get the ball? Referee said no penalty. DERMOT SAYS: I wasn't convinced it was a penalty. What I would say is if it is going to be a penalty it's one the referee is going to give. VAR will not get involved in this. Jay Bothroyd on Sky Sports News: "How is that not a penalty? It's a guaranteed penalty. "If it happens on the halfway line it is a free kick. "Saliba has hit his foot and the ball has gone nowhere. If Saliba isn't there Cunha doesn't go down. It's a penalty." 'No foul on Bayındır' INCIDENT: William Saliba stood in close contact with Altay Bayındır as Arsenal score at Old Trafford - was it a foul? DERMOT SAYS: Not a foul. Not a foul at all. If anything the goalkeeper puts his hand on the player. Jay Bothroyd on Sky Sports News: "He hasn't been strong enough, he's caught out of position and that mistake has cost Man United the game. If he thinks it's a foul, go down, at least you've got a chance of winning a free kick. It's just poor, you need to be stronger." Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace'Guehi is interfering - that's the law' INCIDENT: Eberechi Eze free kick disallowed by VAR after Marc Guehi interfered with the wall. DERMOT SAYS: This is the law. If a wall is set up with three or more players, opposition players have to be a metre from it. Often you see forwards standing in front of the wall. In this case, Guehi is stood between two players. Where they set up, Guehi initially is not deemed to be in the wall, he's between two players to the right of the wall, but as the ball is kicked, Guehi's movement is towards Caicedo and without doubt, he's not a metre from it. You don't see it often. Most free kicks don't result in a goal, and because this one does, VAR has to check it. It was all about Caicedo moving into the wall and Guehi being in contact with him. The genie is out the bottle now. 'VAR is against goals' Micah Richards said: "There can't be any complaints but it feels like VAR is anti-goals." Roy Keane added: "Attacking teams now need to be aware of this rule. We see players in there blocking and being a nuisance all the time. "Guehi's almost gone too far in being a nuisance and shoving players about. He just needed to do it a little bit." Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth'VAR dismissed incident too quickly' INCIDENT: Senesi avoids punishment after appearing to handle the ball as the last defender. DERMOT SAYS: I think this is a really interesting situation. The VAR, for me, has looked at it too quickly and cleared it. I think he's seen the ball fly up off Senesi and has not watched the second part. He's seen the ball hit the elbow off the knee and stopped looking, he hasn't looked for the second swipe. If he sends the referee to the screen, the referee has all options. He probably sends Senesi off because Huge Ekitike is going to be away. The only doubt is, is it too far from goal? But this is a class forward. If it goes to the screen he would have been sent off. It was a mistake and fortunately it didn't affect the outcome of the game. Tottenham 3-0 Burnley'Dubravka rightly penalised for holding ball' INCIDENT: Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka gets penalised for holding the ball for more than eight seconds, resulting in an opposition corner. DERMOT SAYS: If you watch, he does take too long. I get a bit concerned with the eight seconds, because we don't want to have to get the stop watch out. But he's making no attempt to release the ball. It's a deterrent. That's why the rule is there. No referee wants to have to apply that rule, they want goalkeepers to get rid of the ball and keep the game moving faster. Jay Bothroyd on Sky Sports News: "I don't know why he's holding onto the ball for so long, it's about 12 seconds." Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games from this season From this season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live. And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games this season will be on Sky Sports.

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