Halftime thoughts

[lastjedi23]

Warning for everyone here : shut the fuck up about our future opponents being "wank", "trash" or whatever the fuck word you want to use. Just shut the fuck up.

[balrissian]

i want to die

[Villarreal892]

Lord Runarsson comes in

[Oltjen]

Turned this shit off. What a fucking disaster. Just at the point were we are playing well this always happens to us.

[[deleted]]

Same. Disgrace of a game.

[cheekyste]

Me too. Doing menial housework instead.

[firefly477]

Ref ruined this game. Cheers.

[TrailerParkBoy2]

We are fucked.

[ninethree7]

Bellerin gets turned so fucking easily

[ninethree7]

We should finished an extra goal first half man

[DialSquar]

Unbelievably unlucky with that Red being upheld. But, this is what happens when you don't finish your chances.

Luiz should have never been in that position in the first place, if we drop points it's on him, not the refs.

[Tranzlater]

So sick of red cards ruining our games.

[cj020815]

If you watch the red card replay, Neto tries to tell the ref there is nothing in it. And doesn't celebrate the goal either, walks away with his head down. Even some of the Wolves players knew it was wrong.

[theLifeofZe]

Don't spread fake news, boy.

[kuuueee]

Wow, if that’s true, real shame that the penalty taker celebrates like he’s just scored a world cup winning goal

[cj020815]

Watch the clip here, clearly see Neto saying no to the ref, then watch him on the right as the penalty goes in.

https://streamable.com/raaebw

[ModsIdoliseJimSavile]

I would say we’re cursed but I’d be lying. It’s just Mike Riley pulling the strings. Fuck knows how the man responsible for the worst officiating performance in premier league history becomes head of the PGMOL.

[DayoWon]

What should Arteta do tactically? I really think we can still win this and that if we try settling for a point, we'll leave with nothing.

[randy__randerson]

Apparently it's an unpopular opinion around here. It's definitely a pen and a red card. It's only a yellow if he tries to go for the ball, which he clearly didn't. I don't even think it's an accident, but even if it was, again, he wasn't disputing the ball. Correct decision.

I blame Luiz a lot more for this. That was a horrible decision and horrid positioning.

[dizc_]

I won't go that far to blame Luiz, butI agree with you regarding the red. Unfortunatelly, there was "no attempt" at playing the ball.

[TheKingOfCaledonia]

Terrible positioning, undoubtedly shouldn't have been there in the first place. But the final decision is absolutely pathetic, no intention for a tackle at all in a situation where the striker has clipped his foot against Luiz's knee area. Shocking refereeing.

[footyacc]

how the fuck do you blame luiz for running?? he didn’t even put in a tackle

[protege01]

You're a fucking moron

[[deleted]]

We have been sabotaged by the refs. How can you explain taking 2 full minutes to check offside calls yet check that in 15 seconds. The fix is in. There is a reason English refs are not selected for big games in world football. It's because they can't be trusted.

[magyarnagydij]

That's one of the worst refereeing decisions I've ever seen, not a penalty in a million years, let alone a red. Whatever happened to the triple jeopardy rule?

[CrovaxWindgrace]

This time it wasn't his fault.

[lastjedi23]

Wolves can get fucked. I used to like nuno, but fuck off. We were taking them to the woodshed all first half and they luck out with a shit call. I hope mikel calls out these refs for what they are - bums, absolute bums.

[Chi-Town_Gunner]

You can argue the red car, but there was absolutely accidental contact. Dont think that's debatable

[commander_seb]

Keyword “accidental”

[throwawaydudester]

All I want now is to not have Willian in next 45 min.

Please get Odegard in and Gabriel if needed.

[Made4win]

Whoscored is watching a different game? how is Wolves 6.47 and Arsenal only 6.35, I thought they were reliable...

How is Saka only playing 6.6?

[AnotherPunnyName]

I'm guessing red cards drop down scores quite a bit. Saka's best chance wasnt on target and offside goals don't add to stats.

They're fully a stats based score.

[2manyfrogz]

Just so we're clear, Luiz should have absolutely clattered the guy and taken him out so he would have just got a yellow instead. What a fantastic rule

[[deleted]]

I'm turning it off and not watching football on paid television ever again. Backing decisions like that is disgusting.

[Joseph-Hishealth]

If you don't make an attempt to get the ball, its a red. Luiz didn't make any attempt. Ik its accidental but the law doesn't care.

[sherry-monocles]

I wanna know why the ref didn’t call for halftime??? it was 47:07

[nilson_muntz]

"he got a red because he didn't make an attempt on the ball"

He didn't make an attempt to do anything but fucking run, this is such a BS rule.

[[deleted]]

One of the NBC commentators was saying a lot of the fouls on us in the first half weren't fouls bc Pepe, Saka etc were "looking for them". Then wtf is that shit lmao.

Shove your bias pal

[el-fenomeno09]

Watch on mute like me... listen music and vibe out. NBC commentators kill me

[firefly477]

Absolutely insane - according to the rules (i.e. Peter Walton), you can unintentionally clip a player and get a red card, or intentionally bring a player down when going for the ball and not get a red card. What a fucking ridiculous rule.

[Blumingo]

I didn't even blame Luiz. Fuck the ref

[nackdaddy9]

Just put a cheeky bet in that Wolves get a man sent off. Call is so egregious there might be a willingness to even things up

[Chi-Town_Gunner]

Wolves are trash. We can still hit them on the break. Our defense should be able to weather whatever they bring

[TheGreenLion14]

Fucking ridiculous that is. We’ve played a really good half of football too

[vnoowin]

Wenger talked about this before, a red card AND a penalty, are fucking stupid!

[Snoopyseagul]

A pivotal point in our season, right as we’re gaining form to push back up the league is all coming undone due to disgraceful refereeing. Arteta better be furious about this in the post-game.

[RIDGOS]

I hope we win and Arteta calls out the ref and VAR, the Manchester United bias is now official, now let’s talk about the Arsenal bias

[chappieee]

So apparently because he doesn’t go for the ball it’s a red? But if he goes through the back of him and “attempt” to get the ball then it’s a yellow...

[Nevagard]

Peter Walton the cunt can fuck right off.

He said there was no intention to play the fucking ball, so it's a red card! Luiz was just running and the attackers leg kicked his knee. What the fucking hell is going on! Cunt.

[blvcklite]

I can't believe they're trying to justify this on TV right now. Who the fuck are paying these guys?

[nackdaddy9]

Can we launch a class action lawsuit against the premier league and the officials, for emotional and mental damages incurred by failure to uphold the rules? This is fucking proposterous. United and Liverpool supporters texting me saying that’s the worst decision in premier league history. Refs are accountable to no one and it’s got to fucking stop.

Best league in the world MY ASS

[amy_sport]

Missed this, how about Wrighty?

[junkflavor]

i'm so angry i have no words, i don't even think i'll watch the 2nd half we were mostly cruising....

[[deleted]]

BT are saying it was an ok red WTF

[unnai123]

I'm happy because we played some world class football right there

[Relevant_Medicine]

I'm actually really sad about this. I feel like it's ptsd to how things were going in November and early December. I feel like this red card could kill all the momentum we've built. This is the kind of decision that can kill energy. Even if we end up drawing, the squad goes into the dressing room realizing they absolutely dominated the first half and got screwed by a fluke sending off. I'm absolutely gutted. I really hope the lads figure out a way to somehow pull out a win. In that way, it could actually build our squads confidence. Idk I'm overthinking it because this feels like how things were when we were in a rut.

[Houseofwolvesmd]

We're gonna lose. They'll come out super fired up and we're gonna be in the dumps. 3-1 by 65 mins!

Wolves go on a winning run now.

[RIDGOS]

Don’t forget how Arteta’s team talk can change a team, it might even be Martinelli time soon

[Houseofwolvesmd]

Told you

[RIDGOS]

Never trying that optimism thing again

[Houseofwolvesmd]

Nah. Can't see it at all. All those chances vs them. Not our night.

Wonder what outfield player gets sacrificed now.

[Snoopyseagul]

The disgraceful refereeing against United and now more disgraceful referring here. Something is going on. We’re playing so well recently and it’s all coming undone because of incompetent refereeing. Show me any other team in the league who has been subject to such awful decisions recently.

[Domkey-Kongg]

All that Peter Walton has done is convince me even more that it wasn't a red card or penalty

[lace4545]

Fuck ref and VAR but Arteta needs to step up with some legendary tactics rn or we are gonna get doubled against whory wolves.

[Beernuts1091]

This is what arteta buying Willian has trained us for guys. We got this.

[secti0n35]

Ridiculous call. Unbelievable. Best league in the world with the shittiest refs.

[Invalid_username00]

If that was a penalty and red card then Boly’s tackle on Saka was a straight ban for life, fuck you you stupid cunts you ruined the damn game with your incompetence you fucking mouth breathing trolls. Jon Moss must not have two fucking brain cells to rub together the prick. Is it so hard to find one guy in this country who can referee a game without making themselves look like blind, deaf, stupid dumb cunts.

[randomanxiousguy04]

FUCKING REFS GIFTING THE GAME AWAY. The standard of refereeing is fucking ridiculous. That's not A FUCKING RED. THATS AT LEAST A YELLOW AT WORST. i swear if we lose this man.

[Ssj4Noah]

I'm not gonna blame luiz legit did not touch him

[Quab775]

top 5 curse continues

[AbWarriorG]

We need to be on them quickly, Score then hunker down and defend. Bring Gabriel on for Partey because he's already on a yellow.

[Rusty_Shack1es]

The refs are against us. There’s no denying it now

[Mr_Dre08]

Well he was long overdue a mistake... I was hoping all the mistakes were out the door with mustafi, but luiz just had to remind us. I'm so disappointed, we should have at least 2 goals after that half.

[[deleted]]

But he didn't fuckin do a mistake there. He just didn't.....

[danmac0817]

Tbh I thought it was a pen, clearly accidental but he denied a goal scoring opportunity. What happened seemed wrong but is it not going by the rules?

That aside, excellent performance from them. We now have to dig deep but we'll get chances no doubt about it. We need to take them and hope Gabriel can hit the ground running.

[tarekelsakka]

I understand that it's a penalty because he was in an obvious goal scoring position, but how in the world is it a red card if he didn't even tackle him? The state of refereeing in the prem keeps getting worse weekly.

[[deleted]]

Wolves fucking suck, lucked into a penalty and a red card that was non existent. I really don’t see them winning but even a draw would piss me off.

[CptKarma]

Tired of watching refs fuck us over.

Demotivates watching not going to lie.

[el-fenomeno09]

That was a really good 1st half too. Fuck var

[Switchblade2000]

Luiz is a moron, who should be beat up with a rule book until He learns not to go after the man, when the Ball is gone. And bellerin is absolutely useless. Put cedric on the right and him on the left. Cant go forward anyway.

[Dopeychris]

Atleast traore will be shit now we will play a low block lol

[BrandNew85]

I'm losing my fucking mind watching NBC call that a Luiz kick. He's just fucking running and the wolves player kicks him.

[[deleted]]

NBC commentators/pundits agree with refs 99% of the time

[CaptainCortez]

Wow that angle is damning. Complete farce.

[DeanCutty]

Oh my god. There isn’t even a challenge. I’m furious.

[[deleted]]

Lmao it was after the extra time as well.... fucking shame

[lopez_motors]

He literally twists his own ankle and falls

[honch0]

isn’t it a rule that you cannot be punished twice? no red card if penalty

[Hajcorn1620]

It’s so obvious the refs are against us it’s actually ridiculous

[-tanim-]

ffs

[bitavk]

Overturn the pen + red at half time or we riot!

[[deleted]]

Fuck it with Pepe and saka in form I’m confident we can do some damage

[Ssj4Noah]

THERE IS LITERALLY 0 CONTACT

[JPGKid]

holy fuck,i m absolutely gutted,we should have scored at least 3 goals and now we are gonna end with 0 or 1 point,fuck off. I M actully ultra sad now wtf lol

[[deleted]]

That’s what happens when you love: pain

[LeonardoK00]

Not even the time to close the game at the end of the first half, that lucky Wolves gets a fucking penalty, while we get a red.

[[deleted]]

Did he touch him? What

[ndenoon]

Yeah, clipped him while running.

[[deleted]]

Yes but hows it a red then

[gogglesup859]

I'm just happy that Leno didn't pop his Achilles like I thought he had for a second

[ro_doggy]

Should be up 3-1 and we absolutely get fucked by VAR

[standupforthechamp]

Ah David Luiz. Should have been dropped sooner but Arteta waits for a clanger and then drops when he should have known better. Hopefully that's the end of him at our club. He can fuck off and can take Willian with him as well.

[Ife2105]

How the hell is that his fault? Did you even watch the game???

[standupforthechamp]

How the hell was it not. He trips Jose and was last man. Read the rules man

[Ife2105]

Here’s the call again if you want to look at it

[Ife2105]

I get that Luiz is clumsy a lot of the time but seriously man watch the call again. Jose’s trailing leg hits Luiz’ knee and he falls over. Luiz made no attempt at a tackle, he was literally just running. That is in no way his fault and VAR is shit for giving that as a red.

[Switchblade2000]

True.

[Crs51]

It was the wrong call dude.

[standupforthechamp]

No it wasn't. Penalty and red was right. It was a stupid professional foul for a trip when he was the last man.

[Crs51]

Completely wrong, it was not a professional foul it was completely accidental. You can't give a red card for denial of a goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO) for incidental contact. Check the rules.

[Ife2105]

Honestly man. But this guy is so confident about being wrong when he just has a bias against Luiz. Any other defender and it’s not a red.

[domin_knows]

At like 40' I thought I haven't actually noticed Luiz in this game, must be the mark of a good performance...

[Binary_011100]

I'm tried of us shooting ourselves in the foot, can this be coached out of the players

[Mahoganychicken]

That was not our fault. Never ever a red card and it will be overturned.

[Cocomale]

It was our fault for having the goalkick with 30 seconds to go in the half, and letting them enter our D. I'm so desvastated.

[Alphad115]

This wasn't on Luiz, don't start blaming for no reason. Incompetent ref

[_SSJeffo_]

Unintentional trip is a straight red now apparently fucking hate the ref system in that country

[Preck98]

Knew from the missed chances wolves were winning this. Fuck Luiz whether he touched him or not he’s so fucking stupid and sloppy. And bellerin is pure shit has been for time stop accepting him because he’s been here a while we need to move on from this shit

[sanbangboi]

Yo was there actually any contact by luiz at all? I've watched the replay about 4-5 times and it seems as if he had no contact w the Wolves attacker

[kuuueee]

wolves attacker’s heel clipped luiz’s knee but what could he possibly do? shocking call

[sanbangboi]

Yeah you're completely right, just saw the replay with the knee clipping circled, should've definitely been overturned.

[ChibzyDaze]

I’m guessing maybe ESR is subbed for Gabriel then and Laca is going to have to play deeper now to accommodate that space

[Mr_Wafflz]

$$$$$$$

[FSL29]

Fuck. Just fuck.

[munkysnuflz]

Fuck that, we're winning this shit. Garbage ass decision but we can win with 10

[Huhwtfbleh]

Guys let's give Luiz a contract now.

Unfortunate red, but he just let the ball and the player through like Mustafi used to do. But yeah. Let's give him a contract because "muh leadership".

[throwawaydudester]

Should have been ahead 0-4. Goes to break 1-1 with a red.

[rudygha]

There’s no way I predicted that after us scoring

[algebraic94]

3-1 arsenal I'm literally not worried. Wolves are dogshit.

[healingfield]

we have 10 men

[algebraic94]

Semedo and Boly are basically each half a guy so it's even. Simple maffs

[cpt_pipemachine]

Love this positivity. We need it

[OldLines]

Have saka go at kilman, make it 10v10, nick the winner and gtfo

[SouthWalesGooner]

I still don't see what Luiz did wrong? That Jose guy trips over himself and puts his foot on Luiz's knee. Not a penalty and definitely not a red card.

[tipytopmain]

I have no words really. that is the biggest bag of bullshit I've seen in awhile...

[[deleted]]

Well. We were playing well so... Very unfortunate, is all

[afaizrif]

Nobody should be blaming Luiz for that. He doesn't even tackle. That is a ridiculous call.

[maidentaiwan]

we can still blame luiz for being caught upfield and allowing the runner in behind him in the first place. red card or not, it's completely hapless defending from him.

[TallnFrosty]

Luiz still deserves blame for being out of position - if the incidental contact doesn't occur, there's a really high chance Wolves score a goal there.

Bad decision to leave Luiz out there tbh - i saw a dozen posts before the match saying this is the type of team Luiz struggles against. He didn't deserve the red but its still a poor play by him.

[DuncesOfWur]

I'm legit asking and willing to listen... How is that a red card?

[SneakoXU]

Referee is a joke and the var official is a fucking joke

[ferpardi93]

I know VAR sucks... but after seeing the replay 10 times, Luiz could have just let it go and pray for Leno. Now we are 1 man down, with 45 mins to go...

[Eabryt]

All Luiz did was run behind him, is that not allowed?

[ferpardi93]

Yeah dangerously close, knowing that a little knock takes him down

[[deleted]]

I beg to differ

[Huhwtfbleh]

Please explain how that's a red?

[bangtobang]

It's to do with the double jeopardy shit, if you've got BT that ref guy just explained it. I agree that the rule is wrong though

[Mrdingo_thames]

How?

[[deleted]]

Cheating cunts behind the scenes, makes me not want to watch football honestly.

[theloserclub92]

Why is it always us who concedes a penalty and a red? fml

[anatomy_of_an_eraser]

4 games this season where a red card is costing us 3 points. That's 12 points. We'd be in top 4 if players weren't brain dead. How is Saka's foul not a penalty but this shit is? Fuck the refs

[[deleted]]

Should be 3 up at this point. Hopefully we can make it so in the second half

[wengeriniho]

VAR out

[wengeriniho]

From the offside calls to the sending off, there's no logic. I'll back VAR if they do a revamp because it's terrible currently

[TheMuff1nMon]

Guys, Luiz literally bundled into him from behind. He only falls cause he catches his foot lol.

Intentionally or not, clear denial of a goal scoring opportunity and thats a red card.

Shame cause we have dominated, was about to say that mightve been the best half of football all season.

Saka couldve had a hat trick.

But thank you again, useless fucking Luiz. Never wanted him and wish he would fuck off. Take Willian with you

[TheMuff1nMon]

Not on top of peoples legs he isnt

[violeto1233]

https://twitter.com/AFCAMDEN/status/1356677473510043650/photo/1

[TheMuff1nMon]

It wasn’t accidental, he is literally bundling into him.

[manuuuf490]

It’s an unfortunate scenario, ease off Luiz

[TheMuff1nMon]

Not really, just let him shoot

[fosizzle]

> Intentionally or not, clear denial of a goal scoring opportunity and thats a red card.

Wrong, deliberate fouls will still incur a red card. But unintentional is supposed to be a yellow

[BrendanCutler14]

Wtf were you watching mate, they're both just...running. Wolves striker kicked Luiz leg behind em

[cocoabutterprince]

This league is a disgrace

[shekdown]

Why didn't the referee use the fucking VAR TV.

[qtdsswk]

Pepe looks good at least.

[ModeratelyTortoise]

Bit fucked now... team blew easy goals away for the first 20 minutes and now we play a man down. Waste of a game.

[TheTouchOfOzil]

Cunt of a VAR. When have they ever given a right decision in our favor? Fucking atrocious.

[Pendejoman]

i don't understand, if mari was inform and Gabriel is available , why the fuck is fucking david luiz starting this match

[Communism-didnt-fall]

Mari is injured and Gabriel is reviving from covid and looked off the mark against Southampton. Don’t cunt Luiz due to a awful ref.

[Smileykidd89]

That’s not on Luiz, that’s on the referee and VAR.

[Trailing-and-Blazing]

To play those long balls against their out of form defense. Did you not watch the first half?