Couldn't find video of it, wasn't in extended highlights
by wcnitz (2024-04-10 10:22:01)

In reply to: Threadjack....did you see the Arsenal/Brighton penalty?  posted by ndroman21

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Without context, I will say this: the PL tends to put a bit too much emphasis on 'got the ball'. Is it a consideration? Yes, and a significant one. But if the action is careless, reckless or endangering the safety of the opponent, it's still a foul.



The one that Saka scored on....
by ndroman21  (2024-04-10 10:29:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

It's here. Half of the commentary I've seen has been that it shouldn't have been given because Lamptey touched the ball.
Ah, I skipped it because it was called
by wcnitz  (2024-04-10 10:57:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

My god, that's an obvious penalty. That's the textbook definition of 'got the ball, but was also incredibly stupid'.