SM
Real Betis vs. Mallorca 1 hr 11 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
MC
Premier League | Gameweek 5
Sep 22, 2024 at 4.30pm UK
Etihad Stadium
AL

Man City
2 - 2
Arsenal

Haaland (9'), Stones (90+8')
Ederson (23'), Dias (45+1'), Silva (90+1'), Guardiola (90+8')
FT(HT: 1-2)
Calafiori (22'), Magalhaes (45+1')
Trossard (34'), Partey (45+7'), Lewis-Skelly (65'), Rice (83'), Jesus (90+6')
Trossard (45+8')

Man City vs. Arsenal: Kyle Walker speaks out on free kick controversy

:Headline: Man City vs. Arsenal: Kyle Walker speaks out on free kick controversy:
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker admits to being perplexed as to how referee Michael Oliver handled an incident that led to a goal for Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League fixture.
Sports Mole

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has admitted to being left frustrated with the manner of Arsenal's first goal in Sunday's Premier League fixture.

The defending champions had been one goal to the good courtesy of Erling Haaland's early strike and been largely dominant versus the Gunners.

However, in the 22nd minute, Arsenal found an equaliser through Riccardo Calafiori, who side-footed a delightful shot into the far corner from distance.

Walker had been out of position courtesy of being called over - along with Arsenal skipper Bukayo Saka - by referee Michael Oliver in an effort to calm down proceedings after a feisty start.

Although the England international had been allowed to return to his right-back spot, Oliver gave Walker minimal time to be alert to the free kick that was taken by Arsenal, allowing Gabriel Martinelli to get down the left.

What has Walker had to say?

Walker, several teammates and manager Pep Guardiola were furious at the decision to resume play in the manner that it did, Oliver left unmoved with the goal being allowed to stand.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, the veteran defender gave his take on the incident, reiterating that he felt that an unfair scenario played out.

He said: "I've not gone over to the referee. Me and Bukayo have not gone over - he's called us over. If I'm being called over, he should wait and allow me to get back in position before the ball is then over my head.

"If I go over by my own accord and I'm out of position, it's my fault. But I'm in position, he's called the two captains to calm the players down".

"I'm walking back saying: 'Lads, concentrate, nothing stupid, make sure we get through this'. The ball is then going over my head...

"If I was a goalkeeper, does he let me get back in my net? Of course. I'm a defender, I'm the first line of defence, he should let me get back in and be set and then blow the whistle."

Not the only debatable decision...

Later in the first half, Arsenal playmaker Leandro Trossard was handed a second yellow card for halting the resumption of play by kicking the ball away.

Although the referee applied the law, there were 0.84 seconds being the whistle being blown and the ball being booted clear. City would have also not taken a quick free kick in the circumstances, meaning that no time would have been lost.

There is also a debate to be had over how Oliver handled some of Arsenal's perceived time-wasting, although each of Martinelli and Jurrien Timber had to be withdrawn through cramp in the closing stages.

City salvaged a 2-2 draw in the 98th minute courtesy of a goal from John Stones.

body check tags ::

amp_article__553662 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-09-23 14:37:06:
html db last update - 2024-09-23 14:37:06 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!

Click here for more stories about Kyle Walker

Click here for more stories about Arsenal

Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Fate decided: Will Haaland miss Man City's trip to Newcastle?
'Rodri is irreplaceable': Man City expert discusses 'season-changing injury blow'
Arsenal's £25m transfer target comments on failed summer move
Aston Villa to rival Newcastle for Kieran Tierney?
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City5410135813
2Liverpool5401101912
3Aston Villa5401107312
4Arsenal532083511
5Chelsea5311115610
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle531176110
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton52308449
8Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest52306429
9Fulham52217528
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs52129547
11Manchester UnitedMan Utd52125507
12Brentford520379-26
13Bournemouth512258-35
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham511359-44
15Leicester CityLeicester503268-23
16Crystal Palace503247-33
17Ipswich TownIpswich503238-53
18Southampton501429-71
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves5014514-91
20Everton5014514-91
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Catastrophic blow: Man City 'discover' severity of Rodri injury

NEW

1

CB

'Chelsea were lucky': Gallagher says West Ham should have earned penalty

2

'W

Out of retirement? 41-year-old offers himself to injury-hit Barcelona

NEW

3

OO

"Coward" Haaland slammed by Arsenal legend as Gabriel speaks out on ball throw

NEW

4

&H

Preview: Galatasaray vs. PAOK - prediction, team news, lineups

5

PG

Preview: Liverpool vs. West Ham - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PL

Fate decided: Will Haaland miss Man City's trip to Newcastle?

7

FD

Man City's record without Rodri: Can Guardiola's side cope amid injury concern?

8

MC

'No comparison': Former Premier League ref gives verdict on Trossard, Doku incidents

9

'C

Preview: Girona vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups

10

PG


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .