Arsenal gets vindicated over Gabriel incident against Chelsea

Arsenal were perceived to have got away with it when Gabriel was not sent off against Chelsea after he kicked towards Emiliano Martinez during a goalmouth scramble and did not appear to be aiming at the ball.

The incident occurred during a scramble in the Premier League game, which the Gunners eventually won, and Gabriel escaped a red card even though Martinez made the most of the contact. The decision quickly became a talking point after the match.

Chelsea Challenged the Decision

Chelsea believed the incident deserved a sending off, and it became a major debate on television and social media. The Blues subsequently took action to challenge the decision after the match, believing an injustice had been done to them during the encounter.

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel has now reviewed the incident and agreed that Gabriel Magalhaes was right not to be sent off during Arsenal’s win over the Blues earlier this month, according to Metro Sport.

The panel has taken another look at the incident and believes Gabriel did not do enough to warrant being sent off. As a result, the decision made on the pitch has been supported following the review.

That outcome may not make Chelsea happy, particularly after the controversy surrounding the incident. However, it provides backing for Gabriel and the decision taken during the match.