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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Barry Glendenning

Why 10-man Arsenal’s rearguard action was a spectacle we did want to see

Michael Oliver improving the entertainment at the Etihad.
Michael Oliver improving the entertainment at the Etihad. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters

BEEP BEEP … THIS TEAM IS REVERSING

If Michael Oliver had brandished a red card in the fizzog of a Manchester City player who had just blindsided a stationary opponent with a fairly violent shoulder charge and then kicked the ball away in frustration upon being penalised for it just before half-time at the Etihad Stadium yesterday, Football Daily is fairly certain various Arsenal fans of our acquaintance would have had no problem whatsoever with his decision. In fact we know for a fact they would be absolutely delighted with it and rubbing their hands together with glee at the prospect of seeing their side play half the game with a one-goal lead and an extra player in their ranks.

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