After concluding his appearance on Sky Sports, Chris Sutton found himself in a heated exchange with Robbie Savage during a live show on BBC 5 Live! The duo shared their contrasting thoughts on the weekend’s football games and engaged with listeners to spark discussions.

One of the standout moments from the weekend was the thrilling 3-3 draw at Ibrox, which was overshadowed by a contentious VAR-assisted penalty decision in the second half. Initially, referee John Beaton handed Fabio Silva a yellow card, but upon reviewing the incident, he reversed his decision and awarded Rangers a penalty after deemed error.

James Tavernier converted the penalty, shifting the dynamics of the game entirely. Sutton and Savage, known for their differing opinions, predictably had opposing stances on the incident. Sutton argued for the necessity of significant contact for a penalty, criticizing Silva’s actions, while Savage contended the opposite, stirring up a spirited debate on BBC 5 Live!.

Adding fuel to the fire, Sutton questioned Savage’s judgment, highlighting the multiple instances Silva went down and the lack of cards for Rangers players despite Celtic’s aggressive play. With Celtic players receiving four yellow cards compared to none for the home team, the contentious match stats only deepened the divide between the two pundits.