From @TheAthleticFC: If referee calls had been correct, the Premier League title race would have entered the final match round with Manchester City two points clear of Arsenal, according to our analysis of key match decisions. https://t.co/FSWGZMMBRL
Look at how the PSG players immediately stopped appealing the moment the referee waved it away. Only Marquinhos approached the ref, and the bench stayed calm. Zero drama.
Now contrast that with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. When Madueke pulled down Nuno Mendes and intentionally went down looking for a soft penalty, the Arsenal players threw a collective tantrum on the pitch. Arteta rallied his entire bench, screaming at the officials for almost a minute and nearly interrupting the game.
That’s the exact brand of tactical tantrum he throws in the PL to bully weak English referees who completely lack authority.
What makes Arteta truly embarrassing is his shameless desperation. Later on, when Gyokeres’ shot got deflected for a corner, Arteta was up in the fourth official's face demanding a handball penalty. Then we saw the replay, and the ball wasn't even close to a PSG player's arm.
He’s a certified embarrassment to the beautiful game.
@SebOnFootball If Gabriel actually got consistently refereed to a fair level he’d have half the reputation he has now. Makes up for deficiencies by cheating every time he’s in a bad situation and is always allowed to get away with it
Arsenal finally got reffed fairly for the first time this season and now their fans are going to use it to fuel another few years of conspiracy posting
I'm sure nobody saw this coming
Wemby when he was asked who he had in the Champions League Final:
"Aww come on. PSG of course. At least PSG gonna make it somewhat fun...Because I know Arsenal ain't" 😂😂