Jurrien Timber was not ejected from game after Tottenham and Arsenal players fight in derby match.

The intense north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham saw a heated first half with multiple yellow cards being handed out, including one to Arsenal star Jurrien Timber. However, despite Tottenham players feeling that Timber's challenge on Pedro Porro warranted a red card, the referee decided it was not a case of 'serious foul play.'

In the midst of the action, Timber left Porro writhing on the floor in agony after catching him with his foot as he attempted to tackle. This led to a brief altercation between the two teams, with Timber even squaring up to Tottenham's goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario before things eventually calmed down.

Interestingly, the VAR was called in to review the incident, but ultimately upheld the referee's decision to give Timber a yellow card. According to Sky Sports, the VAR deemed the challenge to be 'reckless' but not serious enough to warrant a red card. Pundit Gary Neville also weighed in, revealing that the VAR had noted that Timber's foot had not rolled over the ball, ultimately saving him from a more severe punishment.

However, this incident did not go unnoticed by former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who believed that Timber was lucky to escape with just a yellow card. He even drew comparisons to a similar incident last season where Liverpool's Curtis Jones was sent off for a challenge on Yves Bissouma.

Redknapp pointed out that Timber went over the ball with his foot, a move that is usually done with the side foot. He also noted that Jones had received a red card for a similar challenge in the past, making Timber's escape even more fortunate. While Redknapp did not believe that Timber intended to harm Porro, he did feel that the challenge was risky and could have easily resulted in a red card.

This intense moment added to the already heated atmosphere of the derby, with both teams vying for a win. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact the rest of the match, and if Timber will show more caution in his tackles moving forward. As the game continues, fans can only wait and see if any other controversial moments arise.

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