Late heartache for Arsenal
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What were the critical moments in Arsenal's match against West Brom?
Sanchez, it's in. Here's Gibbs, he's desperate not to lose against his old team. Penalty for handball by Chambers. Here goes Rodriguez, and it's 1-1 at the Hawthorns.
That is Arsenal away on Arsene Wenger's record-breaking day. Petr Cech booked for his part after the final whistle, giving his reaction now to Guy Havilland.
Petr, it's not often we see you get angry and get a yellow card, what are your thoughts?
First, I got a yellow card for saying that this is not a yellow card, that every time we have meetings with the referees prior to the season, and every time this comes to this point where the player is too close to the ball, he has no chance to react, he has his hands by his side, there will never be a penalty, the referee gives this. two minutes to go, that's why I asked him why he changed his opinion to give the penalty when every time we have this meeting where it's clear that they are saying this is not a pen. And that got booked as well, so I think this is the most disappointing, because he could have told me, whatever, come later or something like that, he just walked away, gave me a look, I was not rude, I just asked a question, and I think this disappoints me even more.
Can you see why he gave the penalty at all?
No.
What did he say when you asked him why he gave it? Nothing. You're really angry, aren't you?
Have you ever been this angry after a decision? No, I'm disappointed. First, the penalty situation, and then obviously second, I expect when I walk towards the referee with respect and ask him a question, I would as well like that he answers to me in a normal way, not give me a look out and say nothing. Thanks so much for your time. You're welcome.
Right, partner, have you ever seen Petr Cech like that? No, not at all. I mean, he's a very calm character usually, but you can see he cost, obviously, Arsenal two points at the end of the game. And he's very disappointing. It was an awful decision, you know. I think Gary Neville said in commentary he couldn't believe it as well. I think Callum Chambers had his eyes closed as he's going to go and close him down, so he can't get his arms out of the way. And I don't think even Kieran Gibbs was even appealing for him. What a corner, if anything. But if you see there, he's in that natural position you're on. What can you do? The ball eats it from a yard. He's not appealing, is he? He can't believe it. He's got no idea, Kieran.
He just can't believe what's happened. And I feel sorry for Cullen Chambers, because he'd be in that dressing room now, so disappointed. I know he can't do nothing about it, but he's just cost his team two points. Well, the referees cost his team two points.
A lot of regrets appeals for it.
How did Petr Cech react to the controversial penalty decision?
He'll take it.
Of course you appeal.
You appeal for everything you can. But it's a horrendous decision. It really is. It's a grey area in football right now. Because there's no doubt at all that he's not put his hand to the ball. That's ball to hand.
We saw the Yoshida one yesterday for Southampton against Manchester United. Mourinho was complaining that that cost them the victory yesterday. And then this, the next day, is it that consistency which is so frustrating for the managers?
What a lot of defenders tend to do now is just put their hands behind their back just to take it out of the equation. But there, his arms are in a natural position. He's balanced he's trying to you know if anything doesn't want that ball to hit his arm it's a really poor poor decision now J Rodriguez might say you know what it was one you know they were lucky should have had one early in the season for West Brom but as a defender it makes it so hard for you as well you even think it's shocking a lot of people put their hands behind the back but when you do that you're unbalanced
When you try and turn, you can't turn with your arms behind your back. He's got in there, going to put his arm out, ready to defend and to hit it from there and give a penalty.
You wouldn't have even been appealing for that in the West Brom camp.
Oh, I definitely would have, for sure.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What were the critical moments in Arsenal's match against West Brom?
0:08–2:46
2
How did Petr Cech react to the controversial penalty decision?
2:46–5:20
3
What are the implications of the penalty decision for Arsenal?
5:20–7:57
4
How do the panelists assess the refereeing standards in the Premier League?
7:57–10:28
5
What insights does Arsene Wenger provide after the match?
10:28–13:20
6
How is Arsenal's schedule impacting their performance?
13:20–15:05
7
What are the potential transfer needs for West Brom?
15:05–16:35
8
What does the future hold for Arsenal in the new year?
16:35–19:47
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