“The Referee helped them to beat us” Brentford Boss Thomas Frank expresses his disappointment as he believes £60M Arsenal star should have been shown a straight Red card after a challenge from Nathan Collins He Claims Kai Harvetz should have been sent out
Brentford manager Thomas Frank expressed disappointment with a contentious incident during their recent clash against Arsenal. The incident involved a challenge by Nathan Collins on a £60 million Arsenal star, leading to a late goal by Havertz that secured Arsenal’s 2-1 victory and propelled them to the top of the Premier League.
Frank believed Havertz should have been sent off earlier for simulation in the second half, stating in a Sky Sports interview, “I genuinely feel that Havertz shouldn’t have been allowed to continue on the field when he scored. His dive was blatant. While it might have been a tough call for the referee, the linesman should have spotted it.”
In an interview with BBC Sport, Frank expanded on his frustration, mentioning the players’ frustration with the penalty appeal involving Havertz. He argued that, from multiple camera angles, it was evident it was a clear case of simulation, and a second yellow card should have been issued, reducing Arsenal to ten men. Frank hoped that officials would acknowledge the error, considering past uproars over marginal VAR decisions.
Despite the controversy, Arsenal secured the win, surpassing Manchester City and Liverpool to claim the top spot in the Premier League. However, their reign could be short-lived depending on the outcome of Manchester City’s showdown with Liverpool. Arsenal’s focus now shifts to the Champions League clash against Porto, aiming for victory in the return leg after a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first leg.
The controversy surrounding Havertz’s actions has sparked debate, adding intrigue to Arsenal’s ascent in the Premier League standings. It highlights the fine margins and pivotal moments that can shape the outcome of a tightly contested title race.
