Expect controversy whenever Arsenal are on the pitch—just a heads-up for every fellow Gunner. Sometimes even a potential leg-breaker only earns a yellow card.
That’s exactly what happened when Christian Nørgaard lunged in dangerously on Gabriel Martinelli. The challenge was ugly—definitely not something you want to watch on repeat.
Mikel Arteta was visibly furious when the referee handed out just a yellow, and Arsenal fans were just as outraged.
Fan reactions summed it up:
@willbalsam: “That Norgaard challenge easily belongs in the ‘if Xhaka did that’ folder.”
@adamkeys_: “A scissor tackle from behind and only a yellow? Meanwhile, we’re stacking red cards this season. The refereeing double standards are wild.”
@EduardoHagn: “Absolutely reckless from Norgaard. Can’t believe that wasn’t red.”
@Rory_Talks_Ball: “Remember Lewis-Skelly’s overturned red? Now compare it to Norgaard’s yellow. Ridiculous.”
@lipavertz: “Norgaard’s out here moving mad after wearing that Madrid shirt. Weirdo behavior.”
@paddypower summed it up with: “Norgaard’s challenge was straight out of Sunday League—hungover striker vibes.”
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