Gabriel’s Red Card Reprieved

Date:

Share post:

Arsenal received significant boost ahead of their League Cup clash with Spurs after the FA withheld match referee Mike Dean’s decision to hand a red card to Gabriel in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea.

The withdrawal of red card means that Brazil international will now not serve a three-match suspension and allowed to feature in upcoming League Cup fixture against Tottenham, Leicester City, and Manchester United.

However, the 24-year-old has not been exonerated from the charge of improper conduct by not leaving the pitch immediately when Dean sent him off. He has until Thursday to respond.

In a statement released through FA website, the governing body confirmed that the Independent Regulatory Commission had upheld Arsenal’s appeal for erroneous dismissal.

Mike Dean had no hesitation in handing a straight red card to
Gabriel after he kicked out at Diego Costa, who was engaged in an altercation with Laurent Koscielny.

Arsene Wenger admitted in a post-match press conference that his player shouldn’t have given a nasty response to Costa.
The FA also brought the Chelsea striker in the dock and handed him a three-match ban for his role in the controversy that warped the first half of an enthralling London derby.

“We warn them not to get involved, and I don’t understand Gabriel because he usually looks a calm boy. You have to be above that. That’s part of the game sometimes.” a visibly disappointed Wenger told newsmen.

The reversal of Gabriel’s Red has provided a much needed to boost to Arsenal’s defence force ahead of their tour to White Hart Lane, with Per Mertesacker rejoining the squad after recovering from illness.

spot_img

Related articles

The Sane solution: How Leroy can elevate Arsenal

Arsenal are actively monitoring Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane, as the German international's future at the Bavarian club...

The Virgil van Dijk debate: Is he overrated or underappreciated?

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's stalwart defender, has been both lauded as one of the best in the world...

Three players Manchester United must sell to rebuild the playing XI

Manchester United have made their worst league start in almost 40 years, with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea...

Liverpool must sign at least two of these three players for trophy success

Liverpool are currently in a strong position in the Premier League! Under the management of Arne Slot, the...