January 4th 2025.
William Saliba was involved in a heated moment during a recent Premier League match when he clashed heads with Joao Pedro. The league has since released a statement, shedding light on the reason behind Saliba's penalty for a foul on Pedro, which ultimately led to Brighton being awarded a controversial penalty.
At the time of the incident, Mikel Arteta's team was leading with thirty minutes left on the clock, thanks to an early goal by Ethan Nwaneri. However, their lead was short-lived as the game took a contentious turn. Pedro fell to the ground after Saliba attempted to clear the ball with his head, but ended up making contact with his opponent.
After much deliberation, referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the penalty spot, and the decision was upheld by VAR. In a statement published on the Premier League Match Centre's X account, it was confirmed that the referee's call for a penalty was thoroughly reviewed and deemed valid by VAR, as there was enough contact to warrant the penalty.
Pedro, who also scored the equaliser in their previous encounter at Emirates, shared his thoughts after the game and believed that Taylor's decision was the right one. He explained, "I was trying to control the ball, and then Saliba hit me. I'm pleased that I scored. As a player, I always strive to be positive with goals and assists."
The moment caused quite a stir, as Arsenal players crowded around referee Anthony Taylor, expressing their disagreement with his decision. Ultimately, Pedro scored the equalising goal from the penalty spot, securing Brighton a valuable point. The Brighton player also expressed his delight at scoring and hopes to continue finding the back of the net in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing story.
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