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Declan Rice Was Right To Receive Red Card Says Premier League Panel

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Published11 Sep 2024

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Declan Rice Red CArd

The Declan Rice red card in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton before the international break was the correct decision according to the Key Match Incidents panel. 

Declan Rice Red Card – Premier League Give Final Verdict

There was plenty of controversy surrounding the recent Declan Rice red card, but the board who review the decisions have agreed it was the right one.

Rice was given a red card during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton in the latest Premier League gameweek.

The England international was already on a booking, and kicked away the ball following an duel with Joel Veltman. Referee on the day Chris Kavanagh gave Rice another yellow card, and the Emirates erupted. You can see the incident below where the Gunners star actually gets kicked himself.

This was the first red card of the 25-year-old’s career, with the KMI panel saying Rice’s actions were “clear, deliberate and impactful”. The statement released went on to say: “Rice knows what he’s doing – it’s a gentle touch, but once the referee sees it he has no choice (but to give him a second yellow)”.

Declan Rice To Miss Crucial North London Derby After Red Card

The Gunners were unable to appeal their midfielder’s red card as he was given two bookings, meaning that Rice will now miss their huge clash away at Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday. The best football betting sites price Arsenal up at 6/5 to beat their North London rivals this weekend.

He is now expected to make his return to the Arsenal side in their first Champions League fixture of the new season on the road at Atlanta on September 19th.

Mikel Arteta’s side have made a steady start to the new campaign, beating Wolves and Aston Villa both 2-0 prior to the Seagulls draw.

However, it will be a tough couple of weeks with Spurs, Atlanta and Manchester City in their next three games.