Premier League 2023/2024

[dvdhopeful]

I'm sure this makes sense to more than just me, but Jesus has the most Arsenal face ever.

Smith-Rowe runs him close

 

[spurs mental]

Rice not even looking at the ball challenging Dunk

 

[kitchen]

Since this was a careless trip here is that defintion.



As you can see the laws of football don't go into a lot of detail and it's more of "you know it when you see it" type game to officiate. Which explains where a lot of the issues probably come from.

I'm not sure you classify it as a trip if he touches the ball. It's a tackle by definition surely.

And in that case is it careless, reckless or using excessive force? I don't think so.

If he misses the ball, careless trip and penalty for sure....

 

[Scot-Spur]

Rice not even looking at the ball challenging Dunk

Ref looking right at it, two hands around him the whole time.

 

[Cambridge Spur]

I don’t understand the rules anymore….rugby tackles are allowed now?!

 

[bomberH]

That was a pen 100%. Rice had zero interest in the ball for the whole 5 seconds he was challenging Dunk. Those just aren’t given any more until the ref decides one random game it will be.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Rice not even looking at the ball challenging Dunk

Every move Arsenal are involved in has infringement and interference written all over it - and then they whine like little bitches to the ref

 

[dvdhopeful]

That was a pen 100%. Rice had zero interest in the ball for the whole 5 seconds he was challenging Dunk. Those just aren’t given any more until the ref decides one random game it will be.

Guarantee the 'random' game is against us.

 

[cwy21]

Oh sure now he scores after I had him as first goal scorer.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Saka down like a sack a shit then up like a sky rocket

 

[EssexSH27]

De Zerbi already in next job by looks of it

 

[TheChosenOne]

I’ve seen enough- back later

 

[Mr Pink]

Theyve had all the calls go their way, hope to God we beat them

 

[cjbyid]

I'm still not 100% convinced on de zerbi

 

[George94]

When we played Brighton, every single one of their players were up for it and played like they had an vendetta against us - they're so sloppy today, like they're not that fussed

 

[ExpatFan]

Have Arsenal actually had a significant injury all season? I think I get confused because I see their physio on the pitch a fair few times a game

Only when they've been called up for international duty.

 

[Tonio]

Brighton. Mid table and mediocre.

 

[cwy21]

Brighton. Mid table and mediocre.

"Record annual profit for a Premier League club, you'll never sing that"

 

[Cambridge Spur]

No one seems to want to give this lot a game

 

[Whazam]

A bit surprised about the agreement on the penalty. Hate to say it, but I think it was a clear pen.

Sure, Lamptey nudges the ball, but that is from Jesus' touch, and the follow-through from him is unexplainable. Just so clumsy. Jesus would have a clear run at the ball if Lamptey didn't just hook his leg. Of course you're not allowed to do that.

Rice on Dunk however, that's even more of a clear penalty.