Arsenal Boss Arteta Rages Over Red Card Decision After Wolves Defeat
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after his side's 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Gunners boss particularly incensed by the red card shown to Gabriel Magalhaes.
A Controversial Red Card
The incident occurred in the 69th minute when Magalhaes was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan. The South Korean forward had received the ball in the Arsenal penalty area and was attempting to turn Magalhaes when the Brazilian defender slid in from behind and made contact with Hwang's ankle.
Referee Peter Bankes initially awarded a penalty to Wolves, but after consulting with VAR, he upgraded the decision to a red card for Magalhaes. Arteta was furious with the decision, claiming that the challenge was not a red card offense.
"I have to say, I'm really disappointed with the decision," Arteta said after the game. "I've seen it back, and it's not a red card. It's a yellow card, maybe, but not a red card. It's very frustrating."
Arteta's frustration was compounded by the fact that Wolves scored the winning goal from the resulting penalty, with Ruben Neves firing home from the spot.
Different Perspectives on the Decision
The decision to send off Magalhaes has been met with mixed reactions. Some pundits believe it was the correct decision, arguing that Magalhaes' challenge was reckless and dangerous.
Others, however, believe that the decision was harsh and that Magalhaes should have only been shown a yellow card. They argue that the contact was minimal and that Hwang made the most of the situation.
Former Premier League refereeMark Clattenburg said that he believes the decision was correct, but that he would have only shown Magalhaes a yellow card himself.
"I think the referee was right to give a penalty, but I don't think it was a red card," Clattenburg said. "It was reckless, but it wasn't dangerous. I would have given a yellow card myself."
The Impact of the Red Card
The red card to Magalhaes had a significant impact on the game. Arsenal were already trailing 1-0 at the time, and the loss of their center-back left them vulnerable at the back.
Wolves took advantage of the extra man, and they created several chances to extend their lead in the closing stages of the game. Arsenal were unable to recover from the setback, and they eventually succumbed to a 1-0 defeat.
Arteta's Anger and Frustration
Arteta was clearly frustrated and angry after the game, and he made no secret of his feelings about the red card decision.
"I'm really disappointed with the decision," Arteta said. "It's not a red card. It's a yellow card, maybe, but not a red card. It's very frustrating."
Arteta's frustration is understandable. The red card to Magalhaes was a major turning point in the game, and it ultimately cost Arsenal the match. The Gunners boss will now be hoping that his team can bounce back from the defeat when they face Brentford in their next game.
Conclusion
The red card to Gabriel Magalhaes was a controversial decision that had a significant impact on the game between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, and it is likely to be debated for some time to come.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was furious with the decision, and he believes that it was a major injustice. The Gunners boss will now be hoping that his team can bounce back from the defeat when they face Brentford in their next game.
