Despite the drama of the late Reiss Nelson winner against Bournemouth, Arsenal might have perhaps felt somewhat aggrieved with the penalty calls not given in the game had the Hale End graduate not popped up with the winner in stoppage time. There were as many as four penalty calls in the game and even Phillip Billing’s rapid opener faced scrutiny.
Pictures showed several Bournemouth players standing in the Arsenal half as the match kicked off and less than ten seconds later the ball had beaten Aaron Ramsdale. The goal completely changed the outset of the match and game plans prepared for days in advance went out the window as the Gunners scrambled to find a response that wouldn’t come until deep into the second period and after a second goal from the visitors.
The four penalty calls divided supporters, however. Sky Sports’ Monday lunchtime show ref watch delved into a couple of the calls with former referee Dermot Gallagher.
