Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has voiced his displeasure following Leandro Trossard’s red card during their recent clash against Manchester City.
Although Arteta refrained from making an in-depth comment about the incident, his frustration was apparent.
When questioned about the red card, he said, “Red card? I prefer not to comment… I’ve seen it. It’s that obvious.” He further expressed his displeasure with the officiating, sarcastically stating, “I’m expecting now 100 Premier League games to be played 10 against 11."
The match at Etihad Stadium concluded in a 2-2 draw. Manchester City took the lead in the ninth minute when Erling Haaland scored, putting the hosts in front. However, Arsenal responded with goals from Riccardo Calafiori in the 22nd minute and Gabriel Magalhaes just before halftime. Despite Arsenal's efforts to maintain their lead, City equalized in the dying moments of the game through a goal from John Stones.
Trossard’s sending-off occurred just before halftime, following a second yellow card for delaying play by kicking the ball away. This red card means the Belgian forward will be unavailable for Arsenal’s upcoming EFL Cup match against Bolton Wanderers. However, he will be eligible to return for their next Premier League fixture against Leicester City.
Arteta’s remarks reflect his dissatisfaction with the referee's decision and the challenge of competing with a numerical disadvantage for an extended period. Despite Trossard's dismissal, Arsenal managed to secure a hard-fought point in a difficult away match against the reigning Premier League champions.
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