“I’ve given him back the Man of the Match trophy because he was more deserving of it than I was. I’ve never played with a better player than him.
The way his Arsenal teammate played against Tottenham today astonished Gabriel Magalhaes.
When Arsenal faced Tottenham in the North London Derby, it may have been lucky for Jurrien Timber to remain on the pitch.
After an injury-marred debut season, the Dutch defender looked impressive at left back in the match and tried to solidify his spot in the squad.
Despite missing the first two North London Derby matches after signing, Timber made up for lost time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and was never the hosts’ favourite.
The 23-year-old appeared to roll his foot over the ball and catch his Spanish opponent in a 50-50 contest.
Jarred Gillett, the referee, first booked Timber after VAR reviewed the play for a red card but rejected the Arsenal player’s sending-off appeal.
Jamie Redknapp and Paul Merson’s decision about Jurrien Timber’s red card
Although Timber only a warning for his challenge, former Tottenham player Jamie Redknapp and Arsenal legend Paul Merson believed a red card might have been given.
“There was a tackle here last year with Curtis Jones getting sent off for tackling Yves Bissouma,” Redknapp began his speech on Sky Sports. It is really comparable.
Timber is quite fortunate. There are referees who would have dismissed him. He entered with an enormous amount of force, which is not natural.
“He’s lucky, especially away from home, especially with the way the referee is handing out yellow cards like ice cream,” Merson concurred.
Arsenal might have gotten away with one during the game, but it was a crucial flashpoint that could have altered the outcome.
A moment from Jurrien Timber repays Arsenal
Arsenal would undoubtedly feel that they should have had a say in the matter, even while Tottenham may feel hard done by Timber’s choice to remain on the pitch.
Given how harsh Declan Rice’s dismissal seemed during the match against Brighton, the Gunners might finally get the good fortune they’ve been lacking lately.
It was a pivotal moment in the game that will undoubtedly be seen and spoken about after the contest.
Additionally, it improves the team’s condition going into next weekend’s crucial Premier League title match against Manchester City.
