Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said referee, Glenn Nyberg used “common sense” in not awarding a penalty for Gabriel Magalhaes’ controversial handball incident in their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday....CONTINUE READING
During the second half, David Raya played a goal-kick to Gabriel, who then handled the ball, seemingly unaware that it was in play.
Nyberg let the game continue amid angry protests from Bayern players.
Bayern manager, Thomas Tuchel, later accused Nyberg of admitting to letting the incident slide because it was a “kid’s mistake”.
Arteta was asked about it ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa.
He said: “Yes, I did notice it, especially after there was a certain reaction from them (Bayern players).
“I think the referees used the law. The law says to use common sense and whether you take an advantage from that situation, which there isn’t an advantage..<<CONTINUE READING>>
