Arsenal fans were convinced that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk should have received a red card for violent conduct during Sunday’s 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. 
The match saw Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scoring for Arsenal, while Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk netted goals for Liverpool.
In the sixth minute of the game, which was still goalless, Van Dijk took possession from Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and passed it to Andy Robertson. Van Dijk was pressured by Havertz, though the German did not attempt a tackle. After passing the ball, Van Dijk shoved Havertz with his right hand and then appeared to deliberately thrust his left leg into the Arsenal player.
Referee Anthony Taylor awarded a free-kick but did not book Van Dijk. This decision angered many Arsenal supporters, with some voicing their discontent on social media. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville also weighed in, criticizing Van Dijk's actions and questioning the absence of a card.
Despite the controversy, Liverpool salvaged a point with Salah’s late equalizer. The match was fiercely contested, with both teams vying for critical points in the title race. Arsenal’s Merino had previously given the home side the lead with a powerful header, which Van Dijk later cancelled out with a header from a corner in the first half.
The draw leaves both teams with much to reflect on as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title. Arsenal fans, however, will likely ponder the potential outcome had Van Dijk been dismissed.
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