Olaleye Idowu
Sky Sports analyst, Jamie Redknapp has claimed Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber was “lucky” not get sent off in their 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The incident happened in the first half, with Timber only booked for a forceful challenge on Pedro Porro.
Redknapp believes the Dutchman was fortunate not to see a red card.
“It’s an unusual action because he definitely goes over the top of the ball, with his studs on it,” Redknapp said.
“His foot then bounces on the ball.
“There was a tackle here last year with Curtis Jones getting sent off for tackling Yves Bissouma. It’s very similar.
“Timber is very, very lucky. Has he gone in with excessive force to do him like in the olden day? No, but he’s given the referee a decision to make.
“Other referees would have sent him off. He doesn’t need to go in like that. It’s excessive force he has gone in with, it’s an unusual action. I think he’s lucky.”
