Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been spared a red card when he conceded a penalty against Arsenal, even though he had already received a caution.
In the match, Ederson was first cautioned for wasting time in the 36th minute, when Kevin De Bruyne scored with a lob and City were ahead 1–0.
But when Ederson collided with Eddie Nketiah and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the penalty spot, many Gunners fans hoped for a second yellow for Ederson.
However, Taylor did not dismiss the Brazilian.
Gunners fans were outraged by the decision, but due to the nature of the incident, where Nkia ran into Ederson and the two collided, Taylor may have judged the goalkeeper’s actions to be innocent.
Former umpire Chris Foy agreed with Taylor’s decision when commenting on the incident at halftime on Amazon Prime Video, saying Ederson’s actions were “needless and not reckless.”
He added: “We don’t want [penalties like this to be called all the time], but it’s a good decision and it’s the right decision.” That’s why,” he said.
Former Arsenal and City defender Gael Clichy, a pundit for Amazon Prime Video, agrees that Ederson should not have been sent off.
“As a referee, I think a second yellow can end the game,” he said.
“Arsenal fans would like it, but I think it’s wise to take advantage of the game.
“No (no doubt about penalties), not at all. If a defender commits a foul like that, it’s a foul, so there’s no excuse.”
“It’s a shame because it was controlled and a defender saved on the line, but 100% it will be a penalty.
BBC Radio Five Live commentator Chris Sutton agrees. “He tried to block the shot or get the ball in front of Eddie Nketiah but he couldn’t do it and it was a ill-timed tackle.
“I don’t think it was ever a yellow card.
Saka escaped Ederson’s stop and scored from the penalty area, but City eventually won 3–1 with goals from Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland in the second half.
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