Timber Spared Red Card in North London Derby

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was controversially spared a red card for a reckless challenge on Tottenham's Pedro Porro during a heated north London derby. Referee Jarred Gillett and VAR official Stuart Attwell deemed the tackle worthy of just a yellow card, a decision backed by former Premier League referee Mark Halsey. Halsey suggested Gillett took the 'safe bet,' classifying the challenge as reckless but not endangering Porro's safety. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville and former footballer Jamie Redknapp both remarked that Timber was fortunate to stay on the pitch, drawing parallels to a similar incident last season involving Liverpool's Curtis Jones. The decision sparked a melee among players, further intensifying the already fiery match, which Arsenal won 1-0. Tottenham failed to capitalize on their opportunities, remaining six points behind their rivals in the Premier League table.