Premier League explain why Declan Rice was not sent off v Brighton

The Premier League provided an explanation for why Declan Rice was not sent off at Brighton following a late incident during Arsenal's 2-0 defeat. Rice's kick towards Malick Yalcouye in the 97th minute led to questions about the severity of his action. Despite the frustration, the decision was deemed to be short of violent conduct, resulting in a yellow card and a one-match suspension instead of a red card and potential three-match ban.

This outcome allowed Rice to remain available for Arsenal's subsequent matches against Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton. The match officials concluded that the incident was petulant at worst, and not justified by a red card.