Jamie Redknapp has hit out at two “chaotic” Arsenal stars after their draw with Brighton on Saturday and insists the Seagulls had been proper to be awarded their penalty.
Ethan Nwaneri gave the Gunners the lead on his second Premier League begin however Fabien Hurzeler’s facet roared again within the second half and had been nicely value their level.
Joao Pedro gained the penalty that he transformed with aplomb, as William Saliba headed him slightly than the ball within the field.
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It was an uncommon manner by which to win a penalty and Mikel Arteta predictably wasn’t pleased with it, however Redknapp insists it was the proper determination and claims Saliba and centre-back accomplice Gabriel had it coming after their “chaotic” defending within the build-up.
Redknapp advised Sky Sports activities: “After I all the time take into consideration Gabriel and Saliba I all the time consider a calmness however as this unfolds there’s somewhat little bit of chaos to their defending.
“Gabriel will get himself in a large number as he’s embroiled with Minteh. Minteh wins the ball, it’s rash, he’s all over.
“Then you’ll be able to Saliba faces him up and will get in a muddle. Then it’s simply response – he sticks his head out attempting to win the ball. It’s chaotic and it’s not usually what we affiliate with them.
“Is it a penalty? I feel completely. He positively knocks him to the ground. It was sufficient to ship him down and it was the proper determination.”
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Arsenal boss Arteta was left perplexed by the choice to award a penalty, saying he, nor his gamers, have ever “seen something prefer it”.
“I’ve by no means seen a choice like this in my profession,” he mentioned. “I requested the boys, and so they have by no means seen something prefer it.”
The Spaniard added: “I’m dissatisfied as a result of we wished to win the sport. We began the sport with good actions and objective. We knew it was going to be a difficult recreation.
“We gave too many balls away within the second half and we’re very dissatisfied with the penalty. I’ve by no means seen that in my life – and Saliba touches the ball. [It wasn’t one] for me, no.
“We’re enjoying each three days. I perceive how a lot we wish to [win], however when it comes to the standard and the consistency and doing the straightforward issues proper in opposition to a aggressive group, we didn’t do sufficient right this moment.”
On the title race, Arteta mentioned: “We wished to win and we weren’t in a position to try this. We’re very dissatisfied with the [penalty] determination. Aside from that, we’ll attempt to enhance and put together for our subsequent recreation.”