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Arsenal score controversial equaliser in north London derby – as refereeing error leads to Dominic Solanke’s own goal with Tottenham players left fuming

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Arsenal scored the controversial draw against Tottenham with an own goal from Dominic Solanke

Arsenal scored a controversial equalizer against Tottenham in the north London derby, with an own goal from Dominic Solanke due to a refereeing error.

The Gunners made a comeback in the game after falling behind to Son Heung-min’s opener, with Gabriel first heading Declan Rice’s corner towards Solanke, with the ball deflected into the back of the net.

Arsenal had started the better team but fell behind when Son’s volley deflected off William Saliba and beat David Raya to surprise the Emirates.

But the ground was standing when Rice whipped a corner kick into the back post, with Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky blocked by a crowd of players and unable to reach the ball.

That resulted in Gabriel beating Radu Dragusin in the cross at the far post, and he headed the ball past Solanke before the ball ended up in the back of the net.

Replays, however, showed that an incorrect decision was made before the goal, with a corner incorrectly awarded instead of a goal kick.

Arsenal scored the controversial draw against Tottenham with an own goal from Dominic Solanke

A corner was incorrectly called after the ball returned from Leandro Trossard.

A corner was incorrectly called after the ball returned from Leandro Trossard.

Gabriel headed a corner from Declan Rice towards Dominic Solanke, who ended up scoring an own goal.

Gabriel headed a corner from Declan Rice towards Dominic Solanke, who ended up scoring an own goal.

But replays, however, showed that the corner should not have been awarded in the first place. Leandro Trossard’s cross was blocked by Pedro Porro, and the ball bounced off the Belgian before going out of play. However, a corner was awarded.

Porro was frustrated at the time and Spurs players surrounded referee Simon Hooper as the half-time whistle blew.

Arsenal have been a major threat from corners and set pieces this season, with the Gunners now in double figures in corner goals thanks to the work of set piece coach Nicolas Jover.

Martin Keown said of the goal on TNT Sports: “It was a corner because the referee gave it, so let’s get on with it.”

‘No. he is very lucky. But this is because of all the attacks Arsenal are having, pressing, Dragusin should not be beaten by Gabriel, there is no excuse for that.

Peter Crouch added: “Declan Rice’s center is very good.” But Dragusin should do better. You know where it’s going and Dragusin has to be stronger.


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