Piers Morgan calls for huge VAR change as Arsenal fans claim Premier League is ‘corrupt’
PIERS MORGAN called on VAR to start looking at second yellow cards after Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off against Crystal Palace.
Tomiyasu, 24, received a caution when both he and Kai Havertz wasted time at a throw-in on the hour mark.
And the Japan international then received another booking just eight minutes later when he was adjudged to have pulled back Jordan Ayew.
But the second yellow card caused much debate on social media.
Arsenal fan Morgan was one of the first to react as he posted on Twitter: “That’s a pathetic red card. Tomiyasu barely touched him.
“And why the hell doesn’t VAR look at 2nd yellow offences? So dumb.”
Meanwhile, other Gunners supporters were left raging at the decision.
One said: “CORRUPTION!!! NEVER A YELLOW.”
Another added: “Absolutely ridiculous! First yellow was harsh, Tomi only had ball in his hands for 8 seconds and second yellow was a joke.”
A third replied: “These refs are going to ruin the Premier League.”
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And a fourth responded: “Somebody should give the VAR officials a red card.”
Claims of corruption surrounding the incident are totally unfounded.
Yet despite the red card, Arsenal held on to beat Palace 1-0 and maintain their perfect start to the season.
Arteta’s men opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
And the victory over Palace means they now have six points from a possible six with two games remaining until the international break.
Both of those come at home against Fulham and Manchester United.
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