BUKAYO SAKA was accused of “behaving like a child” for his ref rant towards Bayern Munich.
Coming because it did from such a fiery Premier League legend as Paulo Di Canio, that jibe could also be seen as ironic – nevertheless it was no much less scathing for it.
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The ex-West Ham hero did not maintain again – slating Saka’s outburst after the Arsenal winger was denied the possibility of a last-gasp penalty winner.
The England ace remonstrated wildly when Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg waved away his appeals.
Followers had been divided on whether or not Saka was in the best as he claimed Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer tripped him.
However the 22-year-old raced as much as Nyberg to complain, even pointing to the place on his leg he reckoned Neuer had taken him out.
Saka continued his antics seconds later as the ultimate whistle sounded on Tuesday’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final draw.
And Arsenal assistant boss Albert Stuivenberg needed to push the star away – with Saka flapping his arms round in annoyance.
Sky Italy quoted Di Canio as slamming each the penalty enchantment AND specifically Saka’s ensuing protests.
The previous Sunderland chief, 55, mentioned of the spot-kick controversy: “He strikes blatantly the leg in the direction of Neuer, it’s by no means a penalty.”
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Shocked it wasn’t a penalty, says Halsey
By Mark Halsey
SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, however Manuel Neuer caught out his leg.
I used to be shocked Glenn Nyberg didn’t award Arsenal a penalty in actual time on the finish.
Bayern Munich might don’t have any complaints if it was given, they received away with one.
Munich had been very fortunate.
It’s subjective, so possibly that’s the reason VAR didn’t get entangled.
Had it been given, the choice wouldn’t have modified.
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And Di Canio put the boot in over Saka’s response to not getting his approach.
The ex-Juventus and AC Milan attacker insisted: “He didn’t behave as an skilled participant.
“He behaved appreciated a child with no expertise.”
Di Canio may concurrently be thought of the very best and worst certified pundit to guage such tantrums – given his personal dodgy observe report with match officers.
Most infamously of all, the Italian was banned for 11 video games in 1998 for pushing ref Paul Alcock over.
And followers on social media appeared to imagine it was barely cheeky of Di Canio to evaluate Saka in such a approach.
One posted: “Says one of many greatest ‘cry infants'”.
One other merely put: “Coming from Di Canio…”
However a 3rd fan mentioned of the ex-Lazio ahead’s verdict: “Robust! However I agree 99%.”
Why would he choose it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says Halsey
By Mark Halsey
Arsenal might have completely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the purpose kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he try this? The whistle had been blown.
The one one that has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he choose the ball up?
As soon as the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to offer a penalty.
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