Arsenal fans fume as Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for 'disgusting' challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson somehow avoided an early red card for a challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu in the 5-0 loss to Arsenal.

He Blues The striker was lucky not to be sent off in the ninth minute at the Emirates Stadium after Tomiyasu suffered a knock to his ankle.

Tomiyasu He instantly fell to the ground, and the Gunners were awarded a free kick, but incredibly, jackson It wasn't even reserved.

VAR briefly reviewed the incident but did not consider it a dangerous move, and former England international Danny Mills was surprised by the decision.

Speaking on talkSPORT commentary, he said: “I'd love to see VAR on that, because it's a red card.”

It was an opinion shared by many. Arsenal Fans, who quickly took to social media to express their anger.

One X user messaged: “That's a disgusting entry by Jackson. We should back off.”

Another posted: “That should be a red card for Nicolas Jackson. It's a terrible challenge for Takehiro Tomiyasu.”

A third added: “I have no idea how Nicolas Jackson is still on the pitch. It's a terrible challenge.”

This follower then commented: “How is Nicolas Jackson still on the field after making that horrible tackle on Tomiyasu?”

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Meanwhile, another simply stated: “The more I see Jackson's tackle, the more red card it is. Shocking.”

Chelsea's night would have gone from bad to worse if Jackson had been given an early bath.

The Blues suffered a blow before the game with Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto ruled out.

And then Leandro Trossard Their suffering was added when the deadlock was broken just five minutes into the London derby.

In the end, Chelsea were humiliated as Ben White and Kai Havertz scored doubles in the second half.

Table-topping Arsenal now have a massive 30-point lead over Chelsea in the table.