“Soft” – Mike Dean reacts to controversially penalty awarded against Arsenal

Mike Dean and Jack Harrison battling with Myles Lewis-Skelly (Picture by Sky Sports activities, Reuters)

If Arsenal nonetheless had hopes of profitable this season’s Premier League title, they have been absolutely extinguished on Saturday as they drew at Everton within the lunchtime kick-off. Mikel Arteta’s aspect had gone forward at Goodison Park courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s opener, however that was cancelled out after half time when Iliman Ndiaye netted from the penalty spot.

The sport was one other instance of Arsenal’s determined want for a brand new striker, however there was additionally main frustrations with the penalty that Everton have been awarded. Myles Lewis-Skelly was adjudged to have fouled Jack Harrison simply inside the world, as known as by referee Darren England – with VAR confirming the choice.

Followers throughout the nation condemned the choice of England and the VAR staff, particularly these of an Arsenal persuasion. Arteta was equally annoyed and livid on the determination, and now a referee’s perspective on the matter has been revealed.

Ex-referee Mike Dean delivers verdict on Everton penalty

Myles Lewis-Skelly battles with Jack Harrison throughout Arsenal’s 1-1 draw towards Everton (Picture by Imago)

As per TBR Soccer, former referee Mike Dean spoke throughout Sky Sports activities’ Soccer Saturday programme on the penalty determination at Goodison Park, which he believes was nearly the precise determination.

“There’s a little bit of contact outdoors and there’s a bit of little bit of contact inside. I feel it’s a gentle one. It’s most likely not incorrect, nevertheless it’s a gentle one.”

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson additionally addressed the incident on Soccer Saturday, and he was far more scathing of the choice of England.

“I don’t know why Lewis-Skelly doesn’t go to assault it… Harrison will get the incorrect aspect of him. I feel that is awfully gentle, nevertheless it’s gone to VAR… I can see why it was given in actual time. However watching it once more, there’s hardly a contact.”

Finally, it’s one other disappointing end result for Arsenal, and it doesn’t set them up overly effectively for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg towards Actual Madrid – though the La Liga giants misplaced their recreation on Saturday, taking place 2-1 at residence to Valencia.