Gabriel Magalhaes escapes red card in Arsenal's win over Chelsea

Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea in their Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard offsetting an early strike by Morgan Rogers.

The match has drawn scrutiny following an incident involving Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Former players Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young criticized the officiating, suggesting Gabriel should have received a red card after striking Martinez in the head while the goalkeeper held the ball.

Despite the incident leaving Martinez requiring medical attention and prompting reactions from Chelsea players, referee Chris Kavanagh did not issue a dismissal, and VAR did not recommend an on-field review. Rooney noted that while the contact may not be immediately obvious, slow-motion replays show Gabriel “swings a leg and goes way over the top.”