Fans outraged as Arsenal player avoids red card

Gabriel’s controversial escape from a red card sparked intense debate, as Arsenal dropped points against Brentford, heating up the Premier League title race and raising many questions about refereeing standards.

Arsenal’s draw with Brentford in the latest Premier League round not only cost the Gunners crucial points but also ignited fierce controversy around the incident where center-back Gabriel Magalhaes avoided a red card.

During the intense London derby, Gabriel had already received a yellow card earlier. Yet, when the Brazilian defender made a strong challenge on Brentford’s Dango Ouattara as the forward broke through one-on-one with the goalkeeper, the referee refrained from issuing a second yellow. This decision shocked many supporters, as a sending-off would have forced Arsenal to play with one less player for most of the match.

The draw leaves Arsenal only four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, at a critical stage of the title race. On social media, numerous voices claim such decisions can directly influence the outcome of the season.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper David Raya called for team unity: “We are disappointed to have only one point. This is a tough ground, but the whole team must stick together. We are still in a good position and will keep fighting.” Raya acknowledged Arsenal controlled most of the first half and had chances to seal the game but conceded from a set-piece.

Midfielder Declan Rice also recognized this as a challenging period. He said every season has ups and downs, and the key is for Arsenal to stay focused and ignore the noise surrounding the title race.

Mikel Arteta’s squad’s form appears to have stalled, with only two wins in their last five matches. After the draw with Brentford, Arsenal will pause Premier League action to face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup before returning to league play against Wolves. The title race intensifies with every round, and as many fans fear, even one controversial decision could change the course of the entire season.