Good early morning, Arsenal fans
Referee John Brooks has actually been axed by refs’ chief Howard Webb after his incorrect VAR line surprise at Crystal Palace.
Brooks was because of be on VAR task for Wednesday’s top-of-the-Prem clash in between Arsenal and Manchester City.
But Webb has actually acted right away after the main incorrectly ruled Pervis Estupinan’s first-half objective out for Brighton at Selhurst Park.
Brooks fixed a limit from James Tomkins to consider Estupinan was offside, however he missed out on Marc Guehi standing behind Tomkins, which would have played the full-back onside.
Webb, who summoned all the PGMOL authorities to a mandatory “emergency” conference, chose that Brooks needed to bring the can for his mistakes.
It follows he likewise apologised to the Gunners for referee Lee Mason’s failure to find 2 offsides in the lead-up to Brentford’s equaliser at the Emirates on Saturday.
Brooks will be changed by David Coote on Wednesday when the North Londoners host City.
Meanwhile, the Citizens have actually been dealt a blow to their title hopes after Erling Haaland suffered an injury.
Haaland went off at half-time throughout Sunday’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa with a thigh issue.
City supervisor Pep Guardiola informed Sky Sports: “I don’t understand, he had a huge knock and didn’t feel too comfy. The physio didn’t wish to take the threat.
“If he’s not prepared we [will] play another one. Hopefully, he is prepared like everybody however we will see.”
And Arsenal have actually condemned the racist abuse targeted at Brentford star Ivan Toney after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Emirates.
Toney has actually been the victim of racist abuse online after he netted the equaliser that counteracted Leandro Trossard’s opener.
An main post from the Gunners read: “We stand with Ivan Toney and are dealing with Brentford to recognize those who sent racist abuse.
“At Arsenal, we condemn all types of discrimination and take a zero-tolerance technique. We will use the greatest possible action to anybody we can recognize sending out despiteful messages.”
Finally, Arsenal have “opened talks” with Athletico Paranaense over an offer for Vitor Roque.
Roque is presently representing his nation at Under-20 level at the South American age champions.
And the striker has actually been among the wonderkids to come out of the competition, scoring 6 objectives on the roadway to Sunday’s last versus Uruguay.
The Brazilian has actually been related to a host of substantial groups consisting of Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.
According to Goal, nevertheless, Barca are blazing a trail in the race to secure the 17-year-old’s signature.
