Ref Watch: Arsenal wall was less than 11.2 meters, while Bruno Fernandes took a free kick, says Dermot Gallagher | Football news
Judge Ex-Premier League Dermot Gallagher evaluates controversial moments from the weekend action, including Bruno Fernandes’ much discussed free kick against Arsenal.
Man utd 1-1 arsenal
INCIDENT: Much has been done at a distance from the wall from where Bruno Fernandes took his free kick, from which he opened the scoring for Manchester United.
It was measured as 11.2 yard, which is further than the usual 10.
The IFAB Law 13.2 says the wall should be “at least 9.15m (10yds) from the ball unless they are on their own naked line between the goalkeeper.”
Dermot says: “The judge thought it was 10 meters, and by honesty to him, the law says that at least 10 meters. He does not say that I cannot return 11.
“It may be the fact that when a free kick is taken, the wall is still moving forward, so that by the time of free kick it is closer to 10.
“I’m not sure calibration [of the measurement] In any case, it is right, but Anthony Taylor will have a 10 -meter measurement system.
“The terrain is cut in parts with six yards and looking at the pictures, it doesn’t seem to be much of 10 meters when you see it.
“There are judges guides to help them.”
INCIDENT: Arsenal were unwavering that they needed to have a punishment when the ball hit Ayden Heaven’s hand in the box.
Dermot says: “He points him to his own hand. He goes his head, his head on his hand, cleanses the ball.
“That is not a punishment. It can’t be given that way. No one would give punishment for that.”
INCIDENT: Arsenal’s Mikel Merino was not punished for capturing Alejandra Garnacho at ankle when United player was on deck.
Dermot says: “If the judge gives something, they will give a yellow card. It doesn’t look good, but I don’t think it’s a red card.
“I think Casemiro also hits him, so he was launched by two players!
“What helps Garnachou is that he stands on the trunk, not his ankle.”
Liverpool 3-1 Southampton
INCIDENT: A red card check against Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez for an offense on Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters. Instead, a yellow card is shown.
Dermot says: “It’s relentless, but if it really followed, he gets a red card.
“It’s so unreasonable, but it’s yellow. No intensity and violence [for a red].
“That could be a lot worse. That saved him.”
INCIDENT: Immediately after he reached the equalization, Nunez then won a penalty after the challenge of Will Smallbone.
Dermot says: “I think it’s a punishment. When you are challenging, you have to get the ball and he doesn’t.
“That’s clumsy. Catch a man.”
BRETFORD 0-1 Aston Villa
INCIDENT: In the victory of Aston Villa over Brentford, Thomas Frank considered his side to have at least one penalty.
The first on Kevin Schade was the most sincere, and Matty Cash and Axel Disas were included.
At that time, there was another challenge to dissecate at Schade later in the game, which was also unpunished.
Dermot says: “Because Gotovina runs the ball [for the first incident]The judge gives an angle. He says he cleaned the ball.
“When another player of the villa enters, he thinks he has drawn into it, and Cash clearly directs the ball to the corner. He does it before the collision [from Disasi].
“Disas are lucky [for the second foul] Because it’s really awkward.
“Once he gets ahead in front, he is very smart. He crossed the defender and has a rise. The defender must withdraw.”
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City
INCIDENT: Elliot Anderson dropped the ball before Phil Foden could reach him and catch Manchester City forward with a heavy challenge on the lower leg. Var examined the incident and did not follow the red card.
Dermot says: “Definitely gets the ball; catch a foden on the way.
“What can a player do? Players come in opposite directions with momentum, so it’s inevitable that there will be a collision.”
