After Declan Rice risked a straight red card against Brighton and Hove Albion, Arsenal now have a new verdict on the incident
Declan Rice of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Stadium on September 19, 2026 in Brighton, England.
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Arsenal have been handed a brand new red card verdict on Declan Rice's act against Brighton and Hove Albion. In stoppage time at the Amex Stadium, frustration got the better of the Gunners midfielder.
He kicked out at Brighton ace Yankuba Minteh. The incident was seen by referee Darren England, but he only deemed it to be worthy of a yellow card rather than a straight red.
Many felt the England international was lucky not to be dismissed for the incident, two years after he was sent off for two bookings against the Seagulls. After looking at the incident again on Sky Sports Ref Watch, a new verdict has been reached.
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Ex-Premier League official Dermot Gallagher said: "I think it's petulant. What you've got to remember is that it's got to be deemed violent conduct.
"Is that brutal or malicious? I think not. He runs a risk, there's no doubt about that. For me, that's not an act of violence. It's a very unwise thing to do, but the referee got it right."
Ex-QPR forward Jay Bothroyd compared the incident to Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester Derby last week, which took place after Bruno Fernandes kicked out at him. Bothroyd said: "Why is Bruno Fernandes' not violent conduct last week?
"I think if Foden goes, Fernandes should go too. I don't think this is worthy of a red card. If that was a counter-attack, that would be seen as a professional foul.
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"He's just clipping his heels. If he got sent off though, most of us would be asking why is that a red card? I didn't think Foden was a red card last week, and I don't think this one was a red card.
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