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Samuel Meade

Thomas Tuchel backs Bukayo Saka in penalty row after Arsenal star said he "had to go down"

Thomas Tuchel looks to have sided with Bukayo Saka after bemoaning his Chelsea side for giving away a penalty in their defeat to Arsenal.

The Gunners were leading 3-2 when they were awarded a spot kick late into the game after Cesar Azpilicueta was judged to have fouled Saka. The Blues defender was left fuming after the pair grappled in the area before the winger went down calling for a penalty.

Opinions were split regarding the decision with Saka converting the penalty to seal the contest at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel, rather than taking issue with Jonathan Moss' call, instead lamented the manner in which his side conceded the penalty in what was a frustrating night.

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