Published 21:26 IST, January 7th 2020
FA Cup: Leeds United fans furious after Alexandre Lacazette escapes a clear red card
Riess Nelson scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute. It helped Arsenal to reach the next round of the FA Cup. Keep reading for more information.
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Arsenal clinched a close 1-0 win over Championship side Leeds United in ir FA Cup third-round clash. However, Leeds fans feel that Arsenal should have been a man down as Alexandre Lacazette escaped a potential red card for a foul on Gaeta Berardi in ir FA Cup clash.
Leeds were all over Arsenal in first half of FA Cup clash. However, Gunners mand to turn things around at start of second half. Riess Nelson scored only goal of match in 55th minute which helped Arsenal to reach next round of FA Cup.
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However, Lacazette got into a nasty challenge with Berardi on 75th minute and it looked like a clear red card. However, Lacazette was cleared by VAR which didn't go down well with travelling team's fans. Famous musician Liam Gallagher, who is a Leeds United fan, looked furious about incident and said, "Check complete f*** off VAR." Leeds United's fans were fuming after match. One of fans was caught saying, "Still bewildered as to how Lacazette and Xhaka were still on pitch."
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Some fans were in shock
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21:26 IST, January 7th 2020