Arsenal’s manager criticised the referee, Martin Atkinson, for seeing nothing wrong with Alonso leading with his arms as he leapt and caught Bellerín’s head. The goal was given and Bellerín looked groggy when he was replaced by Gabriel after receiving treatment. Opinions were split on the goal’s legality, but Wenger was adamant it should have been disallowed. “One of the particularities of the game today is that referees are much more severe with tackles on the ground and let more go with elbows in the face. Wenger, whose current deal runs out at the end of the season, admitted that his side lacked quality.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2017 17:37 UTC