Rice’s Red Card Decision Sparks Fury: "Worst in the Season"
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice’s dismissal against Brighton and Hove Albion has left fans fuming. The Englishman was sent off for a second yellow card after appearing to kick the ball away, but replays showed that he was kicked by Brighton’s Joel Veltman.
The incident occurred early in the second half, with Arsenal leading 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal. Rice’s teammates were stunned, and even the TNT Sports commentators, Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, were left scratching their heads.
"This is one of the worst red card decisions I’ve ever seen," said McCoist. "It looked like Veltman kicked out at him. I think he’s lucky to stay on the pitch."
Fans took to social media to express their outrage, with one saying, "That is absolutely scandalous from the referee. I cannot believe that decision. Joao Pedro launched the ball halfway up the pitch earlier and wasn’t booked, then Rice gets sent off for THAT? I honestly can’t believe it. Have some common sense for f**k sake."
Another fan added, "How does Declan rice get a red card for getting kicked????"
Rice will miss Arsenal’s next Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, a massive fixture in the North London derby. His teammates will have to rally without him, but his dismissal has left many feeling hard done by.
As Arsenal legend Piers Morgan put it, "What the f**k was that? Declan Rice sent off for being kicked to pieces? Worst red card decision I’ve ever seen."
It’s clear that Rice’s sending-off has left a sour taste in the mouths of Arsenal fans. Will they be able to bounce back from this setback? Only time will tell.
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