Wed Sep 18 07:23:00 UTC 2024: ## Refereeing Error in Arsenal-Brighton Match: Pedro Should Have Been Booked, Says Webb
**London, England** – The Premier League’s chief refereeing officer, Howard Webb, has admitted a mistake was made in the recent Arsenal vs. Brighton match, where Declan Rice was sent off. Webb believes Brighton forward Joao Pedro should have received a yellow card for delaying the restart of play by kicking the ball away, an incident that occurred just before Rice’s red card.
Webb acknowledges that officials gave Pedro “too much benefit of the doubt” initially, but he believes the Brazilian’s actions clearly had an impact on the game, delaying Arsenal’s ability to restart play. This, according to Webb, warrants a yellow card.
The controversial incident occurred during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton on August 31st, where Rice received his second yellow card for kicking the ball away. This decision sparked outrage among Arsenal fans and players, who felt the dismissal was unjust considering Pedro’s earlier indiscretion.
Webb’s comments shed light on the incident and highlight the importance of consistency in refereeing decisions. He insists that the delay caused by Pedro’s actions should have resulted in a yellow card, mirroring the punishment received by Rice for a similar offense.
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