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      Fans all spot Ian Wright’s reaction to Joe Hart screaming in his face after Man City’s 98th-minute equaliser vs Arsenal

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      JOE HART screamed in Ian Wright’s face as he celebrated Manchester City’s last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal yesterday.Hart’s former City team-mate Stones bundled the ball home in the 98th minute to earn a 2-2 draw at the Etihad.Joe Hart shouted while leaning over Ian WrightThe former Man City goalkeeper was buzzing when John Stones scoredStones’ goal kept City top of the leagueCredit: RexThe ex-City goalkeeper, 37, watched the game while on punditry duty alongside Michael Owen and former Gunner Wright.After the game, Stones came on to chat to the punditry crew.At this point, they decided to show the Yorkshireman Hart’s response to his leveller, with Stones admitting: “I’m excited now.”In studio footage from the moment City equalised, Hart could be seen standing up and leaning over Wright.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe shouted: “Waaaaaaaaaa! It was always gonna happen!”Wright, who had held his arms outstretched, merely dropped his hands in disappointment.The former striker, 60, then shook his head as Hart nudged him and said: “I told you!”Hart, who also played for Arsenal’s fierce rivals Tottenham, banged on the table in delight.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile even Owen, 44, appeared to fist pump when City scored – despite being a former Manchester United player.Stones then laughed as he saw Hart singing “Johnny, Johnny Stones” to the tune of Daddy Cool.Roy Keane tells Mikel Arteta ‘show a bit of class’ after Arsenal manager’s comments as he weighs in on red card decision He then added: “Love it Harty.”Seeing the clip, one fan wrote on social media: “Ian Wright looks distraught.”While a second commented: “Joe Hart’s reaction says it all! Stones’ equaliser was pure magic.”A third admitted: “I swear I was doing the exact same thing as Hart was and singing the same song.”And another added: “….always a blue. Thanks Joe.”Arsenal had led 2-1 after goals by Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel cancelled out Erling Haaland’s early opener.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gunners then went down to 10 men on the stroke of half-time following Leandro Trossard’s second yellow card for kicking the ball away.Following the 2-2 draw City remain top of the table on 13 points, with Arsenal two back in fourth.Arsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal. More

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      ‘Fine him a week’s wages,’ blasts furious Roy Keane as he slams ‘so poor’ player’s role for ex-Man Utd star’s goal

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      ROY KEANE urged Nottingham Forest to fine keeper Matz Sels one week’s wages after Danny Welbeck scored a free-kick for Brighton on Sunday.Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Welbeck, 33, fired the Seagulls back in front for a second time at the Amex in a 2-2 draw.Roy Keane was furious with Nottingham Forest keeper Matz SelsCredit: Sky SportsDanny Welbeck’s free-kick flew into the bottom corner on Sels’ side of the goalCredit: GettySels has started all five of Forest’s Premier League games so far this seasonCredit: GettyAt the end of the first half, he stepped up and whipped his free-kick into the bottom corner for his 70th Premier League goal.However, Keane was less than impressed that Belgian Sels, 32, stood rooted to the spot as the ball flew in on his side.And the Red Devils legend went as far as to say he should be docked some of his pay for the error.Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane said: “He should be fined a week’s wages when that goes in.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You cannot be beaten on your side. He’s leaning to that side. I’d fine him a week’s wages. It’s so poor. He’s took a gamble leaning to that side.“Danny is a good player and he effects games. He doesn’t take free kicks but he obviously fancied it and he thought he might hit the target.”But from a goalkeeping point of view it’s not good enough.”Reacting to Keane’s comments, one social media user said: “Roy Keane doesn’t hold back! 😂 He’s right, though – goalkeepers need to step up in those moments.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Roy is the banter king 👑.”A third replied: “Sels’ mistake was costly and deserving of punishment.”Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants While a fourth simply responded: “Keane is spot on.”Ex-Newcastle keeper Sels has played every minute of Forest’s five Premier League games so far this season.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have made an unbeaten start to the campaign, winning two and drawing three.They sit eighth in the table with games coming up against Fulham and Chelsea before the next international break. More

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      Roy Keane tells Mikel Arteta ‘show a bit of class’ after Arsenal manager’s comments as he weighs in on red card decision

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      ROY KEANE has slammed Mikel Arteta for his lack of “class” after the Arsenal manager hinted at inconsistencies in his post-match interview.Arteta was clearly furious with referee Michael Oliver after 10-man Arsenal’s chaotic 2-2 draw at Manchester City on Sunday.Mikel Arteta has criticised the officiating performance in a frosty post-match interview following his side’s 2-2 draw at Manchester CityAnd Roy Keane told the Arsenal boss to have ‘some class’Trossard was shown a second yellow card on the stroke of half-time for kicking the ball away and delaying the restart, after he’d shoved into the back of Bernardo Silva, with the scoreline at 2-1 to the visitors.Arteta was enraged on the touchline, pulling his jumper up over his head in disbelief. He was just as frustrated in his frosty post-match interview with Sky Sports.The Spaniard alluded to inconsistencies in Oliver’s decision-making after City winger Jeremy Doku escaped punishment for kicking the ball away earlier in the first half.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSArteta said: “There were two incidents, very similar.”In particular, one was very different with a different outcome that forces you to play a game that nobody wanted to watch.”When quizzed on Trossard’s dismissal, Arteta responded icily: “You can ask me, but it’s that obvious I don’t have to comment.”Reacting to Arteta’s comments, Sky pundit Roy Keane said that the Arsenal manager’s frustrations were misplaced.Most read in FootballLeandro Trossard was sent off following a second yellow for kicking the ball awayArteta gave the fourth official an earfulArteta couldn’t watch anymore as he covered his faceJeremy Doku escaped punishment for kicking the ball away at 1-1FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer Manchester United captain Keane said: “Managers are coming out every week saying every decision is against them. Just come out and accept it. “Deep down he’ll be satisfied with a point. Show a bit of class as the manager of Arsenal.Fans joke Man City need ‘116th charge’ after spotting what Pep Guardiola did in Arsenal pre-match interview”Say he probably deserved the red card, we reacted well and we move on.”That’s the end of it. Take your medicine and move on. Show a bit of class.”Keane later added: “Wouldn’t it be good if a manager came out after a game and just said ‘Yeah, you know what he was a bit silly, it was a yellow card.”Just come out and be big enough… players do daft stuff on a football pitch, come out and show a bit of class.”And say: ‘The referee gave him a chance to send him off. We’re disappointed but we move on’.”But pundits are split on the Doku incident with Keane, and Alan Shearer, later pointing out that the Belgian was asked to pass the ball back towards Declan Rice for a free-kick by Oliver. But Doku hit the ball way past the England international.Arsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal.And Paul Merson said: “If Doku can’t play it to Rice he shouldn’t be playing football.“He’s kicking the ball away in my opinion. Rice is there, and he’s kicked it to there. “We’ve got to use a bit of common sense here otherwise we’ll just be sending people off left, right and centre.”It’s the second time this season Arsenal have had a player sent off for delaying the restart after Rice was given his marching orders in a 1-1 draw with Brighton at the Emirates.Arsenal went into half-time 2-1 up after goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel turned the game on its head following Erling Haaland’s early opener – his 100th for the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Trossard’s red card changed the game as Arsenal felt compelled to park the bus for 45 minutes as Ben White replaced Bukayo Saka at the break.Arteta’s side were mere seconds away from producing one of the finest defensive performances in Prem history and securing a historic win at the Etihad before John Stones equalised in the 97th minute.John Stones levelled for City at the deathErling Haaland threw the ball at Gabriel’s head after Stones’ last-second equaliser More

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      Fans joke Man City need ‘116th charge’ after spotting what Pep Guardiola did in Arsenal pre-match interview

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      MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola went viral for all the wrong reasons during his pre-match interview ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.Guardiola saw his City side snatch a last-gasp 2-2 draw at the Etihad thanks to a dramatic equaliser by John Stones in the eighth minute of stoppage time.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola went viral before the draw with ArsenalCredit: RexGuardiola was caught playing with his spit during his pre-match interviewCredit: Sky SportsThat worked as a massive result for the undefeated Citizens who are still top of the Premier League table with four wins out of five games and one point separating them from second-placed Liverpool.This comes during a challenging season for the reigning Prem champions as they are facing a whopping 115 charges alleging financial fair play rule breaches.And fans joked Man City should be charged with a 116th breach from the Prem because of what Guardiola did in his pre-match interview.The ex-Barcelona boss spoke to Sky Sports and while the interviewer was asking the question the 53-year-old was caught playing with his spit.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Enough is enough. This should be the 116th charge.” Another commented: “Pep Guardiola putting spit on the end of his tongue there then. That was delightful. 116th charge please.”A third asked: “Why is Pep playing with his spit during an interview?”This fan said: “So gross.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one stated: “That spit thing Pep does is knocking me sick.”City face relegation, points deductions or huge fines if found guilty of the charges brought to them by the Prem.Furious Pep Guardiola lashes out and kicks chair with Man City stars fuming at Arsenal’s stunning equaliserGuardiola’s side could also be kicked out of all of England’s domestic competitions.In addition, there is no certainty that the Manchester giants would be able to compete in the Champions League and Club World Cup either.However, SunSport understands that it is unlikely that City would be dumped from all competitions despite the rules allowing for it to happen.We thought games like this had been lostSunSport’s NEIL CUSTIS hails chaotic Man City vs Arsenal clash as a return to the Premier League of yesteryear.FOR two teams who have done so much to take the game forward this really was a tremendous throwback.We thought these games had been lost.Real feisty encounters between two rivals fighting for the top honours.How we used to love it when Manchester United came up against Arsenal when Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were in charge.When Roy Keane, watching on as a TV pundit here, used to clash with Patrick Vieira before a ball had been kicked.The Manchester derbies used to have it as well.In fact that were clashes everywhere throughout the league.Since then the emphasis on the beauty of the game, the tactical side, the ball playing centre-back, the false nine, the inverted full-backs have all come to the fore.But English football still loves something like this.Compare this to the two matches between this pair last season not least the really STALEmate here.Then along comes a blood and thunder classic.A match to set the tone for what we all hope will be a real title tussle to the end but with that added edge.While these two managers maybe good friends who knows we may even get the niggly comments in pre-match press conferences about each others teams.We knew we were in for something a bit different as straight from the kick-off Kai Havertz charged into Rodri and left him flawed.The first players’ melee ensued.Foreign coaches often scratch their heads as to why English crowds love stuff like this.Love a thumping tackle, or a bit of a barney.How that as much as any sweeping move gets them to the edge of their seats and there was plenty of that here.Jurrien Timber was employed on the right to combat the pace of Jeremy Doku.SO Doku just charged into him and floored him.Rodri was clearly seen as one of City’s key men so at a corner Thoams Party followed up Havertz’s early example and caught him behind the knee, and the player hobbled out of the action.Gabriel and Erling Haaland was a classic battle between a big centre-forward and an Arsenal centre-back who performs like greats of old like Tony Adams and Martin Keown.A player for whom a thumping tackle warrants the same high fives or celebrations as something defining at the other end of the pitch.Haaland did brilliantly to pull away William Saliba and slip behind Gabriel for his goal.Gabriel will have been fuming having kept the big Norwegian so quiet last season.He barely gave him another sniff of goal, barring a second-half header saved, as he stuck to him, the pair often pushing and shoving one another as Haaland became frustrated with his shadow.Leandro Trossard did not get his second yellow and therefore the only red for the actual barge on Bernardo as everyone first thought but for kicking the ball away after that.Both technical areas were a flurry of arm waving and shouting from the two managers.The staff on the two benches started having a go at each other and Guardiola had to intervene.In the press box one of Arsenal’s technical staff was losing it.As Arsenal players went down with cramp and played for time the boos went up.The fourth official was getting in the ear.Michael Oliver was being told he was not fit to referee by a large section of the home support.When Arsenal fans were spotted in the posh seats having been in the expensive tunnel club City fans shouted and pointed to try and get them ejected.Right at the end after City’s dramatic equaliser and the game restarted Haaland barged into Partey and every player on the pitch got involved even the two goalkeepers.At the final whistle the ref was harrangued.On the touchline Guardiola and Arteta hugged. 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      Why Arsenal goal should NOT have stood and Man City stars were absolutely right to be furious with referee

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      HERE SunSport’s whistleblower Mark Halsey picks out the key incidents from Sunday’s fiery Prem clash at the Etihad.From Manchester City star Kyle Walker’s fury at Arsenal’s equaliser to that disputed dismissal of Gunners ace Leandro Trossard, our former man in black gives his assessment on the 2-2 epic.Rodri was left flattened at the start of the game by Kai HavertzCredit: Sky SportsMark Halsey reckons Michael Oliver was correct to not punish HavertzCredit: ReutersHAVERTZ & RODRIThe tone was set after just eight seconds when Kai Havertz ran into Rodri and the City midfielder fell to the ground holding his face.But Havertz did nothing wrong as he is absolutely entitled to run into space.In fact, you could argue that Rodri was the one fortunate to escape without a booking.He was trying to get Havertz sent off — and you never want to see that.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKyle Walker was right to feel aggrieved over Arsenal’s equaliserCredit: Sky SportsWALKER REACTION TO ARSENAL EQUALISERKyle Walker had every right to feel aggrieved over Riccardo Calafiori’s 22nd-minute goal.Ref Michael Oliver called the City captain over for a chat after the Gunners had been awarded a free-kick, which is fine.But the issue is he allowed Thomas Partey to take the set-piece quickly and, with Walker out of position, Arsenal ended up scoring.Walker was rightly furious. When a referee calls a player over, he must allow him to get back into position. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOliver should have restarted the game once Walker had returned to his right-back spot. The goal came because Walker was out of position and Gabriel Martinelli exploited the space before teeing up Calafiori.Furious Pep Guardiola lashes out and kicks chair with Man City stars fuming at Arsenal’s stunning equaliserThe decision to send off Leandro Trossard was correctCredit: RexTROSSARD SEEING REDLeandro Trossard was deservedly sent off as he kicked the ball 50 yards away after conceding a free-kick and therefore delayed the restart.The Belgian has clearly learnt nothing from team-mate Declan Rice being sent off for the same thing against Brighton last month.Neither Trossard or Gunners boss Mikel Arteta can have any  complaints.But all we want is consistency and City’s Jeremy Doku did exactly the same thing earlier in the game and went unpunished. He also kicked the ball away and was not booked.Jurrien Timber was correctly treated for an injury late onCredit: GettyARSENAL PHYSIOProtocols mean a physio or doctor can only enter the field of play to give a player treatment when given the green light by the referee.Arsenal’s physio ran onto the pitch to treat Jurrien Timber and would have been cautioned had Oliver not given him permission.  READ MORE SUN STORIESSo he did nothing wrong there.Given the intensity of the game and with what is at stake, on the whole I thought Michael Oliver performed well.Arsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal. More

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      Two Arsenal stars fail to make a single pass against Man City in never-before-seen Premier League record

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      TWO Arsenal stars broke a never-before-seen Premier League passing record against Manchester City. Arsenal looked on the way to a famous 2-1 victory at the Etihad despite going down to ten men.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal drew 2-2 with Man CityCredit: ReutersErling Haaland opened the scoring on nine minutes before Riccardo Calafiori sensationally levelled with a left-footed strike. Gabriel then nodded the Gunners ahead from a corner just before the break but there was still time for Leandro Trossard to be shown red. Two yellows saw the Belgium international sent off and Arsenal left with the almighty task of holding onto victory. And they looked on course to doing so up until John Stones’ late leveller EIGHT minutes into added time. READ MORE IN football Forward Kai Havertz was forced to help defensively – as was makeshift full-back Jurrien Timber. And it came at the cost of creativity as neither recorded a single successful pass during the match. It broke an Opta record for outfield players who played 89+ minutes of a Prem match and failed to complete a single pass. Sensationally, it happened twice in the same game as Havertz failed with five attempts and Timber with six. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe points were shared in Manchester as Gunners boss Mikel Arteta hailed his side’s valiant defensive effort. Arteta said: “It’s impossible. It’s very hard already against 11 players, impossible. Furious Pep Guardiola lashes out and kicks chair with Man City stars fuming at Arsenal’s stunning equaliser”Because we are put under pressure to defend with six in our box time and time and time after time. That’s it.”Unbelievable, I’m so proud of them. When you survive like that that many minutes, to concede like that the way we did, because we had to play 97 minutes then 99, I was very disappointed. “But at the same time, I have to be proud of them.”Arteta hailed his side’s defensive effortsCredit: PA More

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      Anthony Taylor embroiled in further controversy after red card in match he WASN’T refereeing

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      ANTHONY TAYLOR is caught in a new refereeing rumpus involving Nottingham Forest after a heated draw at Brighton that saw THREE red cards.The official  had been taken off Prem duty this weekend due to online abuse after issuing a record 14 yellow cards in Chelsea’s win at Bournemouth.Anthony Taylor is caught in a new refereeing rumpus involving Nottingham ForestCredit: GettyAnd he was already in Forest’s bad books after rejecting THREE penalty claims during a defeat at Everton in April.But as fourth official at the Amex, Taylor oversaw a moment in the 83rd minute that saw Morgan Gibbs-White and managers Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espirito Santo all sent off. It started after Gibbs-White — already on a yellow — caught Joao Pedro with a late challenge.Ref Robert Jones initially said he got the ball — but then gave the Forest star his marching orders following apparent contact with  Taylor.READ MORE IN football Hurzeler also saw red for encroachment while Espirito Santo followed for foul language.Forest assistant Rui Pedro Silva said: “It was a strong but fair tackle. I didn’t see anything that justified a second yellow.”He added: “If he (Jones) makes that sign to show the ball, maybe go through with his decision. But I didn’t see the image.Official stance By Mark HalseyWHEN Morgan Gibbs-White went to ground on Joao Pedro already on a yellow card, I thought he could be in big  trouble.Rob Jones clearly signalled for a throw in to Brighton and then made a gesture that Gibbs-White had clearly won the ball.Therefore, fourth official Anthony Taylor should simply not have got involved.Taylor has refereed that second-half incident. Had he not made the signal for a throw and that he won the ball, then Taylor could have helped Jones.And that incident sparked the managers and saw things boil over on the touchline.Ultimately, the officials caused Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espirito Santo to be sent off for their reactions to the decision.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I think the referee on the pitch is the main decision (maker) of the game so if he sees that he should stick with his decision.Most read in Football“I think the referees took their time to chat, to have a conversation about that situation, and they make the final decision to show a second yellow card to Morgan.“Anthony has a point of view, Rob probably another point of view, the linesmen another point of view.”Watch astonishing phantom goal as furious fans call for ‘entire refereeing team to be arrested’ More

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      Watch moment Doku gets away with same offence Arsenal star Trossard was sent off for… leaving Merson fuming

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      PAUL MERSON was left fuming after Jeremy Doku escaped punishment for kicking the ball away in Man City’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal — unlike Leandro Trossard.Arsenal’s Belgian maestro was given his marching orders with his side 2-1 up against Manchester City at the Etihad.Jeremy Doku escaped punishment for kicking the ball away as Man City drew 2-2 with ArsenalLeandro Trossard was sent off for the exact same offenceCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s visitors had only just gone ahead thanks to a header from Gabriel Magalhaes.But things quickly turned sour for the Gunners as Trossard was shown a second yellow for kicking the ball away.Michael Oliver had no hesitation in booking Trossard before reaching for the red.And it forced Arsenal into a bus-parking job they once scoffed at in an attempt to grind out all three points.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, former Gunners star Merson feels Man City star Doku should also have been punished earlier in the game.The winger appeared to kick the ball away when Arsenal won a free-kick.But he claimed he was simply passing the ball to Declan Rice, who himself was sent off for kicking the ball away against Brighton this season.The ball went nowhere near Rice though.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Olivier took Doku’s side and agreed it had been an honest attempt to make a pass.This left Merson unimpressed though, who blasted the official for not taking similar action.Arsenal vs Manchester City: Player Ratings BreakdownPaul Merson was left fuming at the decision to penalise one kick and dismiss the otherCredit: GettyMerson said: “If he (Doku) can’t play it to Rice he shouldn’t be playing football.“He’s kicking the ball away in my opinion. Rice is there, and he’s kicked it to there. “We’ve got to use a bit of common sense here otherwise we’ll just be sending people off left, right and centre.“You’ve got to remember there’s 40, 50,000 people in the crowd as well.”A thrilling game at the Etihad saw City take a 9th minute lead through Erling Haaland.But the champs suffered an injury blow as key man Rodri was forced off the field.And Arsenal soon pulled themselves back on level terms through a scorcher from Riccardo Calafiori, with Pep Guardiola kicking his chair in fury.The Gunners then went ahead thanks to Gabriel just before half-time.But the first half excitement wasn’t over yet as Trossard was sent for an early bath before Kyle Walker blasted Oliver in the tunnel for a previous questionable decision.Arsenal then replaced Bukayo Saka with Ben White at the break, changing their shape to a 5-4-0.READ MORE SUN STORIESCity had an eye-watering 25 shots to Arsenal’s 0 in the second half.And the pressure eventually told as John Stones fired in a dramatic 98th minute equaliser to steal a point. More