BBC · Sep 18, 2024
Referee 'didn't like' Rice red card in Brighton draw
Image caption, Declan Rice's red card against Brighton saw him miss Sunday's north London derby victory over TottenhamReferee Chris Kavanagh said he "didn't like" the decision to send off Declan Rice in Arsenal's draw with Brighton last month, but said he "had no choice".
Rice was sent off during the 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium for a second yellow card after nudging the ball away from Joel Veltman as he prepared to take a free-kick.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "amazed, amazed, amazed" at the decision immediately after the match.