Ref tells Saka to hurry up and take the corner with stoppage time up. Saka does his usual slow-walk to run down the clock. The ref calmly waits, and the absolute second Saka gets into position? He blows for half-time.
Absolute cinema. Masterclass game management for a final.
Arsenal got so used to getting away with murder from Premier League refs that when someone actually enforces the rules, they think they’re being robbed.
Credit where it’s due tho, they played some demonic football to get here. But if PL refs weren't so intimidated by Arteta’s touchline tantrums and fooled by their theatrics, Arsenal wouldn’t be parading a PGMOL trophy today.
Justice served in Europe! 🫶🏼
🚨🗣️ Vitinha: "You have to be very patient against teams like this, especially as Arsenal were leading at one point."
"It's difficult; Arsenal waste a LOT OF TIME at every opportunity: goal kicks, free kicks..."
"Apart from that, they play with LOW BLOCK... It's difficult. You have to be very patient."