Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes James McArthur of Crystal Palace deserved a red card for his foul on Bukayo Saka in the 2-2 Premier League draw at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.
In the 42nd minute, with the Gunners leading by a solitary goal scored by their skipper, McArthur volleyed Saka's leg after the latter had cleared a ball. Referee Mike Dean showed the Palace man a yellow card for the challenge, but for the hosts, they were forced to make a change after the break, with Sambi Lokonga taking the English youngster's place.
After the match, the Gabon international managed to look at the incident and made his conclusions.
"How is that not red?! I had not seen it like that from the field," Aubameyang was left baffled.
😱comment c’est pas rouge ça ?! J’avais pas vu ça comme ça du terrain😡— AUBA⚡️ (@Auba) October 18, 2021
Later on, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta updated on the condition of the 20-year-old attacker.
"Yeah, Bukayo could not continue. We had to take him off at the half time. I saw the action and I can’t believe how the player continued on the pitch," Arteta told the club's official portal.
"I don’t know [the extent of the injury], we will see how it evolves. Obviously, he couldn’t continue and he’s a boy that’s pretty tough and wants to keep playing, but he could not carry on and we have a quick turnaround for the next game, so we will see how he evolves."
The tactician failed to understand why the VAR was not used in the incident.
"I don’t get it. With what we were explained at the start of the season and what happened [on Monday night], it doesn’t make any sense," he said.
After going to the break trailing, Christian Benteke completed a Jordan Ayew pass in the 50th minute to bring the teams into level terms. In the 73rd minute, the visitors took the lead for the first time when Odsonne Edouard converted a Michael Olise effort.
But substitute Alexandre Lacazette ensured the spoils were shared in stoppage time after pouncing on a loose ball in the danger zone.
kolonegooner
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Mike Dean needs to stop refn immediately.... disgrace
kolonegooner
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once again MIKE DEAN and his inability to offer any kind of integrity as a VETERAN ref....Not only is that
Jotlotuy
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Aubameyang is right but that not the current problem with our club
huubcdost
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So are you saying that's the reason for a draw.. Or just kind of any excuse or pit for Saka which one?
if you let one team survive such a big mistake, surely it is a reason for a draw.
Popskull954
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Truth be told english referees lack consistency in making decisions.
they jus don't like Arsenal on a hold these English referee...
bueilort
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How you still in starting 11
yukadiklmr
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Truth be told english referees lack consistency in making decisions.
Rocaikmrz
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So are you saying that's the reason for a draw.. Or just kind of any excuse or pit for Saka which one?
So don't you know that the game plan for Arteta was disturbed after Saka was replace?
dee_59
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yeah, it should have been a straight red
raebipstu
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it is because is yellow en it is what ts
we are shocked
raebipstu
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Next game shall be win
Jotlotuy
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madness
MusondaDouglas
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how is not a red card
1992Erick
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Arsenal fan wen watching the match always be like 😂😂😂😂
FRozenPoPcoRn72
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Was it the red that made you not to beat crystal palace at home? una no dey shame?
No, but it is a joke that Saka got a yellowe card for nothnig, then one minute later a guy kicked his leg with full power and it wasn't a red card, plus he got Saka injured... If an Arsenal player would have done the same he would have got a 3 match ban...
lord_henry-14
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how Arteta is still at job?
ledceiprsy
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So are you saying that's the reason for a draw.. Or just kind of any excuse or pit for Saka which one?
Frankaay™
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Was it the red that made you not to beat crystal palace at home? una no dey shame?
Mocmnop
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In my opinion, which is inline with the refs decision, it's not a red🟥 card. in fact, if I was the ref, I will not even give him a yellow card. argue with ur grandma 🤣😅
All you are is a disgrace to Humans
Yungie93
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In my opinion, which is inline with the refs decision, it's not a red🟥 card. in fact, if I was the ref, I will not even give him a yellow card. argue with ur grandma 🤣😅
And that's why you lost to Leicester 😱
joaadmno
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English referees are not good that is why FIFA don't use them often. Even a primary school kid could have given a straight red for that. The guy just whacked him line he was trying to uproot him!
reubenite01
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In my opinion, which is inline with the refs decision, it's not a red🟥 card. in fact, if I was the ref, I will not even give him a yellow card. argue with ur grandma 🤣😅
Gojesisersseell
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it is because is yellow en it is what ts
LifeofCR7
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I still don’t understand why this isn’t a red card? 🙄
Gunners4ever❤
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Mike Dean out!