Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon’s brother, Sam Rodon, has said on Twitter that Arsenal should not have got the first-half penalty that they did against Aston Villa.
What’s the story?
Arsenal have got the better of Villa 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League this evening.
The Gunners took the lead in the 23rd minute through Thomas Partey.
Then there was the penalty incident deep into first-half injury time.
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was adjudged to have been brought down by Matt Targett.
The penalty was awarded after a VAR check.
Emiliano Martinez actually kept out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s penalty, but the striker scored from the rebound.
Arsenal went onto win the match 3-1.
Sam Rodon’s verdict
Sam Rodon is the brother of Tottenham defender Joe Rodon, and he did not think that it was a penalty.
As you know, Arsenal and Tottenham are bitter North London rivals.
Former Manchester City forward Rodney Marsh has also given his take on the incident.
Ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville said on Sky Sports after the match that he agreed with the decision to award Arsenal the penalty.
The decision made a big difference in the game, as Arsenal were only 1-0 up at the time.
Things could have been different.
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