Martinelli, Arteta Criticize Norgaard Tackle in Arsenal Draw

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli criticized Brentford captain Christian Norgaard for a tackle during their 1-1 Premier League draw, which Martinelli claims could have broken his leg. Norgaard received a yellow card for the challenge, but Martinelli and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta felt it deserved a red card due to its severity. Despite Norgaard's apology, Martinelli maintained that the tackle was dangerous and could have caused a serious injury. VAR did not intervene to upgrade the card, leaving Arteta visibly frustrated on the touchline. Brentford's coach, Thomas Frank, and Norgaard himself defended the decision as a strong yellow without harmful intent. The match ended in a draw, with Arsenal facing potential player fitness concerns ahead of their Champions League game against Real Madrid.