During Chelsea’s Premier League match versus Arsenal, NICOLAS JACKSON evaded punishment for a careless challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Just nine minutes into the match, the attacker slammed into Tomiyasu, catching his lower leg studs-up in the collision.
2When Nicolas Jackson challenged Takehiro Tomiyasu in an inappropriate manner, he evaded punishment.Authorized by TNT Sports
2The striker slammed at Tomiyasu’s ankle with both feet.
Full back for Arsenal The challenge caused Tomiyasu to roll his ankle, and he promptly fell to the ground.
After that, the Gunners got a free kick, but Jackson stayed out of the penalty box.
It was widely believed by fans that he deserved to be eliminated following the challenge.
One person took to X to write: “How is this not a red card for Nicolas Jackson? Not even a yellow!!! Shocking from the officials again.”
Another added: “That should be a red card for Nicolas Jackson. That’s an awful challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu.”
A third said: “Nicolas Jackson should be sent off. Goodness me that was a bad challenge.”
While a fourth commented: “Wow, that Nicolas Jackson challenge was horrendous. Clear red all day long.”
After reviewing the incident, VAR cleared it, according to TNT Sports’ halftime report.
When Rio Ferdinand learned that the challenge had gone unanswered, he was shocked.
He said: “Someone explain that to me please!”
Arsenal took the lead in the fourth minute through Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal increased their lead after the break, despite Chelsea’s best efforts to get one back before halftime.
Ben White converted a close-range penalty after Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka created a fantastic short corner.
Two goals by Kai Havertz, who had previously played for his old club, put Arsenal up a commanding lead.
The Gunners got their fifth goal from White, who scored with another stunning volley.
The victory gave Mikel Arteta’s team a three-point advantage atop the league.