Mikel Arteta gives verdict on Leandro Trossard red card amid new Arsenal injury fear
Mikel Arteta discusses Leandro Trossard’s red card decision
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s response to Leandro Trossard’s red card against Manchester City spoke volumes.
The Belgian forward received an initial yellow card for a foul on Savinho in the first half, putting him on a disciplinary tightrope.
Later in the half, Trossard was penalised for a foul before he cleared the ball, prompting Michael Oliver to produce a second yellow card, resulting in a red.
Arteta was far from impressed, telling Sky Sports: “I prefer not to comment. I was already in big trouble trying to solve what happened on the pitch.
“It’s that obvious that it’s not necessary to comment on it. I’m expecting 100 games to be nine vs 10 this season if that’s the case.”
Arsenal handed David Raya injury blow
David Raya was the star for Arsenal in their clash against Manchester City, making several big saves to deny the opposition and keep them out.
The Spaniard has proven himself to be the first-choice option for the Gunners ever since joining from Brentford last summer.
However, while he proved to be the saviour yet again on Sunday, there is now a fresh injury concern regarding the goalkeeper.
When leaving the Etihad Stadium, Raya was spotted wearing a bandage around his right leg and limping towards the exit.
Arsenal will be hoping that the 29-year-old won’t be out of action for long, with Neto unable to feature in the EFL Cup tie with Bolton in midweek.
It could see Arteta lean toward one of his younger goalkeepers, after letting Aaron Ramsdale leave for Southampton.
