The Premier League have issued a statement explaining why Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope was not shown a red card against Arsenal.Late in the second half at the Emirates Stadium, Pope charged off his line and wrestled Viktor Gyokeres to the ground after misjudging the flight of the ball.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slammed the referees for not issuing a red card to Newcastle, but is he right to be so upset?

Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta claimed their title challenge could be ruined by two rejected red card decisions in their games against Manchester City and Newcastle."It was a red card today and a red card in Manchester.

Sam Barrott showed a yellow card to the English shot-stopper with Malick Thiaw judged to have been in a covering position. Former Premier League official Mark Clattenburg has now given his verdict, agreeing with the decision. He told Arsenal Insider:

Erling Haaland prevented Gabriel from receiving a red card in their controversial clash of heads, a former Premier League referee has suggested. The duo clashed during Arsenal's 2-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Abdukodir Khusanov was fortunate not to have been sent-off in Manchester City’s win over Arsenal, says former Premier League referee chief Keith Hackett.The Man City defender kept his place in the team for the visit of Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon,