EPL: Gabriel lucky to escape red card against Chelsea – Rooney
Manchester United legends Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young have questioned the referee’s decision not to send off Gabriel during Arsenal’s Premier League win over Chelsea on Sunday. Arsenal continued their perfect start to the new season with a comeback win against Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea on Sunday. Chelsea entered the encounter with a perfect record and began strongly, […] EPL: Gabriel lucky to…
In the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea, Gabriel appeared fortunate to not receive a red card after striking Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the head just five minutes into the game. Manchester United legends Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young expressed disbelief at referee Chris Kavanagh's decision not to send off Gabriel, noting that the incident was clear to see upon reviewing a slow-motion replay.
Rooney stated that Gabriel's boot was high and overbearing, adding that he was lucky to remain on the pitch. Ashley Young echoed these sentiments, questioning why the incident did not go to VAR for closer examination. Both players were shocked that Gabriel was not shown a red card after his dangerous challenge on the goalkeeping.
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