Director Arteta expressed regret about the decision.
[골닷컴] Reporter Lee Myung-soo = Arsenal manager Arteta was angry with Lewis’ decision to leave. He said that he had replayed ten times from five different angles, but he couldn’t see any contact.
Arsenal lost 1-2 in the 2020-21 season Premier League round 22 away match against Wolverhampton at the Molynew Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, at 3 am (Korean time) on the 3rd. With a loss that day, Arsenal failed to add points and stayed in 10th place, while Wolverhampton took 13th place.
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In the 32nd minute of the first half, Arsenal managed to beat the start with Pepe’s opening goal. However, in the first half of the extra time, a problem occurred. The moment Jose had a one-on-one chance with Leno, it was decided that Lewis had stumbled from behind, and Lewis was sent off and a penalty kick was announced.
It is an atmosphere that it was a rather harsh decision for Lewis, who gave the penalty kick as soon as he was sent out. Arsenal, who equalized with a penalty kick, allowed Mutinyu to score a reverse goal in the 4th minute of the second half, eventually kneeling 1-2.
After the game, coach Arteta, who was at an official press conference, opened his mouth about the situation. Director Arteta said, “I just looked at the replay ten times in five different angles. But I don’t see any contact.”
On whether or not to appeal, “I will answer’yes’ because I am sitting here. I will talk to the legal team at the club and see what is the best way.”
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In the 27th minute of the second half, Arsenal was sent out directly from the penalty box after a hand punched by Leno goalkeeper who was trying to clear the ball. Arsenal seemed to have lost his conviction due to the loss of two people on the move.
Regarding this situation, Director Arteta said, “I thought Leno would make a decision in an instant and try to block the ball naturally. There was nothing he could do. “It is really heartbreaking to lose the game this way. Because I wanted to win the game, I got the mood at halftime. We didn’t give the opponent a chance, but Moutinho’s goal was great.”