2023 FA Community Shield Man City v Arsenal [Sunday 6th August @ 4pm]

[fez]

Bernado getting away with quite a few fouls.

 

[McBain]

Arterta to have the worst disciplinary record this season

 

[explicit4u]

Already done with refs this season, joke.

 

[fez]

Already done with refs this season, joke.

That was a yellow every day of the week and twice on Sundays (yes I know)

City haven't had any yellows because the ref isn't punishing normal fouls. Arsenal are getting them for professional fouls and poor discipline. Thats on them.

 

[CliffyG]

That Havertz one was a nailed on yellow, stupid challenge. Can't really complain about Partey's either. Still think Arteta's was harsh.

 

[iron_monkey]

4 cards already haha

 

[omnomnom]

4 cards already haha

Beautiful isnt it.

 

[fez]

That Havertz one was a nailed on yellow, stupid challenge. Can't really complain about Partey's either. Still think Arteta's was harsh.

Nah, you can't wave an imaginary card at the ref. Especially if you are known as a bit of an aggy ****.

There you go Arsenal fans. Yellow for City for the same thing.

 

[Bigpig]

Ugh. With these new rules Joelinton is going to miss half the season!!!

 

[CliffyG]

Nah, you can't wave an imaginary card at the ref. Especially if you are known as a bit of an aggy ****.

There you go Arsenal fans. Yellow for City for the same thing.

Since when? Can understand the players not being able to run up to the ref doing it but surely a manager can suggest a challenge is a yellow?

 

[explicit4u]

That was a yellow every day of the week and twice on Sundays (yes I know)

City haven't had any yellows because the ref isn't punishing normal fouls. Arsenal are getting them for professional fouls and poor discipline. Thats on them.

Havertz was a nailed on cynical foul and booking, so was Rodri pulling back his shirt. Only one was booked.

 

[Shamikebab]

Are people actually defending managers waving imaginary cards

 

[fez]

Havertz was a nailed on cynical foul and booking, so was Rodri pulling back his shirt. Only one was booked.

They are treated very differently because one is low level cheating in the middle of the pitch which slows the player down and the other was just a kick out with no attempt to get the ball. At least Rodri was trying to contest the ball.

Not saying Rodri didn't deserve a card but they are quite different fouls.

 

[McBain]

Good old Kai, just so clinical.

 

[fez]

Ortega is doing a cracking job of making himself a big target for old Kai to hit. Hes got him every time so far.

 

[CliffyG]

Are people actually defending managers waving imaginary cards

Players have been doing it for years with no repercussion.

 

[omnomnom]

I didnt even know Haaland was playing.

Why have Arsenal put Havertz in the same position he was poor for Chelsea for?

 

[Shamikebab]

Players have been doing it for years with no repercussion.

Players have been diving without repercussion too, doesn't mean I expect fans to start praising it.

 

[CliffyG]

Praising it? If you say so.

 

[iron_monkey]

Great first half