Why Jurrien Timber wasn't sent off against Tottenham as he was compared to Curtis Jones
Jurrien Timber avoided becoming the second Arsenal player to be sent off in two games during a passionate north London derby.
The Dutchman's harsh challenge on Tottenham's Pedro Porro caused tensions to boil over in the first half of the Premier League clash.
The former Ajax defender fouled his Spurs counterpart after a heavy challenge, but did not hear the whistle that followed.
Porro's teammates at Tottenham reacted angrily and a brawl broke out between the two teams with much pushing and shoving.
Finally, the Lilywhite goalkeeper William Vicario He was cautioned for instigating the fight, and Timber received the same punishment.
The VAR investigated whether the latter's yellow card should be converted to a red, but in the end it stuck with Jarred Gillett's decision.
Gary Neville He told Sky Sports: “I'm just listening to what's being said at Stockley Park. Timber touched the ball but didn't follow it, which saved him from a red card.
“The foot is on top of the ball, but it doesn't follow through. There was a case here last season, with Curtis Jones, where he tried to put his foot on top of the ball, but he went over it, and it ended up being a red card.”
The Premier League Match Centre confirmed on X: “The referee showed Timber a yellow card for a foul on Porro.
“The VAR verified a possible red card and confirmed the referee's decision not to show a red card, considering that it was a reckless foul and not a serious foul.”
Dean Ashton The player agreed with the decision, adding live on talkSPORT: “It's fair. Timber puts his foot on the ball and catches it lightly. It's the right decision.”
Henry Winter: “Why does he need to put his foot on the ball? Why does he have to be three inches higher?”
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In September 2023, Liverpool Midfielder Jones had been booked for a clumsy foul which saw his boot go over the ball and into the shin of Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma.
Referee Simon Hooper was advised to re-watch the challenge and after reviewing it, updated the card to red – with the reds too Fail an appeal to have it overturned after the match.
Timber's good fortune came at a crucial time for Arsenal, who are Suddenly struggling with injuries and suspensions. to several stars.
Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ricardo Calafiori suffered injuries while with their national teams.
Before the early season break, Declan Rice was Controversially sent off against Brighton for receiving two yellow cards.
Much to Tottenham's chagrin, Timber did not receive the same treatment after two cautionary actions for his foul on Porro and his grab of Vicario's shirt, for which the Spurs goalkeeper was punished.
