Arsenal faced a Burnley side looking to get their Premier League form back in control after a very contentious defeat last weekend. Mikel Arteta has been the focus of much discussion surrounding referees and VAR but managed to secure victory against Vincent Kompany's side.
The game grew to life throughout the game with a relatively subdued start compared to the ferocity of the match with Sevilla in the Champions League the previous Wednesday. However, it did have plenty of controversy and strange decision-making from Michael Oliver.
With it being a 3pm kick-off only those outside of the UK would have had the benefit of the television cameras. However, football.london were inside the ground and had the chance to spot things that the pictures might have missed.
Typically, the matchday routine will see a rendition of ‘North London Forever’ ring out amongst the Stadium with the players on the field. However, with it being Armistice Day, the anthem was played ten minutes earlier than normal.
This allowed for The Last Post to be played in memory of those lost during the world’s wars. It was observed immaculately by the Emirates crowd who stood for a moment of reflection.
We witnessed some of the most controversial refereeing decisions in the past week. It kicked off on Tyneside with Newcastle being awarded a crucial goal after Gabriel Magalhaes had appeared to be fouled by Joelinton before the ball reached Anthony Gordon but nothing was given.
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However, a week on and the defender was again pushed in the back but this time going for a header
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