07 Sep 2026 17:20:11
Hi ED01, do you think Gabriels kick to Martinezs head was deliberate and brutal and if so, should he have seen red?
{Ed001's Note - on first glance I thought he was just going for the ball, but on watching again it felt like even if it was just going for the ball, I think it has to be at least dangerous play as he could see Martinez's head there. It was, at the least, reckless, I thought and there was far too much force for it to be considered as a yellow. So I would have thought it should have at least been something they sent the ref to have a second look at on the monitors.}
07 Sep 2026 19:24:36
I agree the incident should have been referred and reviewed. My personal view is it was not a red card, but I have seen softer incidents given a red card. If that makes sense.
07 Sep 2026 21:21:31
Thanks ED01, also, what was your take on the foul on Morgan Rogers in the build up to Arsenals second goal? To me, it appears VAR and the refs are supporting those winkers yet again which will ruin the competitive nature of the league just as it did last season.
{Ed001's Note - I would need to look at that one again, as I can't remember now. I was splitting my time between editing and watching the game. I will watch it properly for the match round up, probably tomorrow as I am still getting through Saturday's games at the moment. I went to the footie here Saturday night, so wasn't able to watch any of them live so a bit behind this week.}
07 Sep 2026 21:45:19
Thanks, Trish. You still in Dubai?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate. How are things with you?}
08 Sep 2026 09:42:05
All good, thanks, Trish.
{Ed001's Note - that's great mate, good to see you back as well.}
08 Sep 2026 20:35:25
Thanks, Trish, great to be back.
{Ed001's Note - you're welcome.