In a heated Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City on September 22, 2024, Leandro Trossard was controversially sent off after receiving a second yellow card. The Belgian winger, already booked, was shown the red card for kicking the ball away following a foul on Bernardo Silva just before half-time.
Trossard’s Shocking Red Card for Ball Dispute
Trossard’s dismissal left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the team in disbelief. Arsenal had gained momentum after falling behind to an early Erling Haaland goal, with Riccardo Calafiori’s stunning long-range strike and Gabriel Magalhaes’ header putting them in a 2-1 lead. However, Trossard’s red card posed a significant challenge.
This was not the first time Arsenal faced such a scenario this season. Declan Rice had also been sent off in a previous match against Brighton for a similar offense, leading Arteta to express frustration with inconsistent refereeing decisions.
Despite the setback, Arsenal continued to battle hard, but Trossard’s red card could prove costly in their fight to secure valuable points in a crucial Premier League fixture.
Trossard’s red card incident has reignited debates over the strict enforcement of yellow card offenses, particularly in critical matches.
