Arsenal could face further trouble following the controversial penalty decision in their match against Brighton. The Gunners had looked on course for a win after taking a first-half lead, but the game turned on its head when referee Anthony Taylor awarded a contentious spot kick to Brighton.
The decision, which many Arsenal fans and neutrals found baffling, allowed the Seagulls to equalise. The penalty not only shifted the momentum in Brighton’s favour but also gave them the confidence to create further chances, though they were unable to capitalise and the game ended in a draw.
When Taylor pointed to the spot, Arsenal players were visibly shocked and surrounded the referee to protest the decision. This reaction could now land the club in hot water. Former referee Keith Hackett, as reported by Football Insider, suggested that Arsenal might face an FA charge for failing to control their players.
Hackett’s comments come as another blow to Arsenal, who already feel aggrieved by the penalty decision itself. For many supporters, the prospect of the club being punished for protesting what they believe was an unfair call adds insult to injury. Hackett’s view is that the FA could take action, as they are keen to clamp down on dissent and ensure respect for match officials.
“This is probably more shocking than that poor penalty decision itself, and our players will be laughing at this suggestion,” is a sentiment echoed by many fans frustrated by what they perceive as inconsistent treatment.
The incident has reignited concerns among Arsenal supporters about officiating and VAR decisions, which they feel have frequently gone against their team. It also highlights a growing sentiment that Arsenal must find ways to win games decisively to avoid being at the mercy of such calls.
Moving forward, Arsenal will need to channel their frustrations into performances on the pitch, ensuring they take chances and score enough goals to render questionable decisions inconsequential.
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I use to say it that their is an agenda against arsenal what other team do for free always go wrong when it’s arsenal case
Driving the wrong way up a one-way street. This is exactly my feeling about the penalty decision. And please, quit blaming the referees and VAR for not getting the job done on the pitch! Another gripe is the the record number of player suspensions for time wasting. Just about had enough of slow, dull, boring and predictable Artetaball. Does anyone remember what it to means to play the Arsenal Way?
Rfrancis, please tell us the Arsenal Way.
Arsenal play better with high intensity and frequently dominate games in the first 20 minutes . However we tend to drop off before half time . If we get 1 up it is necessary to get the second and we need to be more ruthless when we are on top.
Punishing the players for reacting in the heat of the moment is not the best way to “regain respect for referees”. I doubt Arsenal will be further punished.
Nobody can protest against this bandits.
and FA make it sure.
Yes, it’s OK to protest, but it must only be by the captain. It won’t get us anywhere, but we are allowed to protest.
If The Arsenal are charged, then so should city 130 (remember their protests after Califiori’s goal?) manure, pool spuds etc etc etc.
Actually, I believe ALL clubs who surround the referees should be charged and points deducted.
Of course, the referees have the power to book players who overstep the mark, but rarely use it…. unless, it seems it’s The Arsenal!!
I’ll be watching with interest to see if Arsenal are charged.
If so, I’ll point to the Fulham Ipswich game. Look how their players reacted to two incidents in the game.
The first being the sending off incident where the player was given a yellow instead of the red that Fulham wanted.
The second was for the penalty that was eventually given, look at the reaction to the initial challenge.