The debate over diving in football has resurfaced after Liverpool's Alexander Isak failed to appeal for a potential penalty against Arsenal. The Sweden international was seemingly pulled by Jurrien Timber, but the VAR did not intervene. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed frustration, suggesting that players should 'dive' to get penalties awarded. However, experts argue that the key is to give referees and VARs a decision to make, not to exaggerate contact. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann pointed out that shirt pulling is not an automatic foul and that the determination is always about how it affects the opponent. He also noted that the 'coat hanger effect', where a player's shirt is pulled well away from the body, is more likely to be penalized. The high bar for VAR intervention this season has led to a greater focus on players who dive or embellish contact to 'win' penalties. The number of subjective reviews in the Premier League has remained the same as last season, with 14 reviews after nine rounds. Ultimately, the goal is to find a balance between giving referees and VARs a decision to make and preventing players from exaggerating contact.