Tottenham Hotspur fans found themselves in a state of frustration as Arsenal was awarded a contentious penalty for handball during the North London Derby clash. The incident occurred when Ben White’s shot was blocked at close range by Tottenham’s Cristian Romero. A subsequent VAR check led referee Rob Jones to award Arsenal a penalty, which was confidently converted by Bukayo Saka, putting the Gunners ahead 2-1 early in the second half.
Tottenham supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure, with one fan describing it as an “absolute joke of a penalty.” Another fan suggested, “It’s not a penalty, but it’s a derby, so it’s always a penalty. Joke.”
Despite the initial outrage, Tottenham’s mood improved quickly when Heung Son-min scored almost immediately from the kick-off. Son’s goal came after James Maddison had dispossessed Arsenal’s substitute Jorginho, earning the visitors a valuable point on their rivals’ turf.
Even Sky Sports co-commentator Gary Neville echoed the sentiments of Spurs fans, stating, “When VAR looks at it 25 times, it tells me they’re not sure.” He argued that the defender’s actions, including raising his arm, were part of a natural movement to block the shot, leaving the decision’s validity in question.
Here are the highlights of the 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Tottenham.
Arsenal performance and stats
It will be Arsenal ended the league in the 5th position with 14 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 4 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Arsenal drawn 2-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 11 goals and conceding 6.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 30th of September in Bournemouth.
Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats
Tottenham Hotspur is currently 4th in the Premier League with 14 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 4 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur drawn 2-2 against Arsenal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 15 goals and conceding 7.
Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Saturday 30th of September in London.