Former Premier League referee shares if Leeds United were robbed against Arsenal
Chris Foy believes that Leeds United were not robbed against Arsenal as they lost 2-1 on Sunday afternoon which handed them a massive blow.
Everton’s win against Leicester meant that the Whites now find themselves in 18th and face the very real threat of relegation.
Luke Ayling was sent off for a two-footed lunge on Gabriel Martinelli and after consulting the VAR and Foy, a former Premier League referee believes that the defender deserved a red.
Speaking on Premier League’s Weekend Round-up, “Oh definitely not [yellow card challenge]. It’s the right call. It’s reckless. When you see that angle, you can’t have any complaints. That’s a three-match ban for serious foul play.”
Right call
Ayling deserved a sending off for that horrific challenge and there cannot be any complaints about it.
It seemed like a bout of red mist after the Whites had started the game horribly.
Conceding two goals in the first ten minutes is certainly going to unsettle the players and they would be doing everything they can after to get their side back in the game.
Ayling’s been having a disappointing few weeks for the Whites and maybe three games out of the side can help get his head back into it.
Who Jesse Marsch chooses to play over the Englishman is anyone’s bet and we’re expecting Jamie Shackleton back in.
Hopefully, his fitness levels allow him to feature in the next three games as they’re massive for Premier League survival.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites could look to sign a ‘Phenomenal’ attacking midfielder this summer as he’s already bid farewell to fans of his club.