Arsenal fans blame Howard Webb for Saliba red card - Reactions as Gunners lose 2-0 to Bournemouth
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See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Arsenal fans blame Howard Webb for Saliba red card - Reactions as Gunners lose 2-0 to Bournemouth

Tosin Abayomi 19:25 - 19.10.2024

See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Arsenal suffered a shock 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in a Premier League fixture played on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

The Gunners returned for the clash after the international break without star player Bukayo Saka who was sidelined due to injury.

Bournemouth 0-2 Arsenal

Due to injuries, the Gunners were missing their talisman, Saka, while their captain, Martin Odegaard, remains out.

After 29 minutes, Arsenal faced an even more difficult challenge when they were down to ten men following William Saliba's straight red card for a professional foul on Evanilson.

See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Raheem Sterling had to make way for Jakub Kiwior, who moved to left-back while Riccardo Calafiori took Gabriel's place in the center, forcing Arteta to reorganize his lineup.

There were no goals in the first half, but in the 71st minute, Ryan Christie's excellent first-time shot into the top corner gave Bournemouth the lead after a well-executed corner.

With twelve minutes remaining, Bournemouth was given a penalty kick for Raya's tackle on Evanilson.

See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Kluivert stepped up and converted the penalty kick and seal the win.

The Gunners stay in third place and squandered the opportunity to top the league.

See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Arsenal fans on Howard Webb

Following the defeat, Saliba and Howard Webb rose to the top of the trends on social media.

Supporters of Arsenal questioned if PGMOL boss Webb was involved in Saliba's dismissal from the game.

Arsenal fans took to Social media suggesting foul play after the Frenchman was dismissed against Bournemouth after a VAR review.

Referee Rob Jones' first ruling of a yellow card was overturned because Saliba was found to have committed a foul that prevented a goal from being scored.

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See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.
See what Arsenal fans are saying about Howard Webb after the Gunners suffered a 2-0 loss away against Bournemouth.

Saliba will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool due to the red card.

This season, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard were sent off against Brighton and Manchester City, respectively, making this the third red card an Arsenal player has received.

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