Tottenham star Emerson Royal shown straight red card for horror challenge on Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli sparking clash
EMERSON ROYAL was shown red for a horror tackle on Gabriel Martinelli.
The wing-back stamped his studs into Martinelli to leave Tottenham both a goal and man down in the North London derby.
Emerson was chasing the Arsenal forward down the left wing but timed his tackle terribly and his challenge was deemed reckless.
He was shown red immediately which sparked a clash between the two sides.
Things soon got worse for Spurs as Granit Xhaka put the Gunners 3-1 ahead just five minutes later.
Antonio Conte’s side started the game behind following a first-half stunner by Thomas Partey.
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But Harry Kane equalised from the spot as the game was level heading into the break.
Although Gabriel Jesus restored Arsenal’s lead four minutes into the second 45 as the Brazilian followed up from a mistake from Hugo Lloris.
The French keeper let the ball slip under his body, with Jesus on hand to tap in.
Xhaka further extended Arsenal’s lead, finishing off a great move with just over 20 minutes remaining.
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It ended 3-1, leaving Arsenal top of the table with Spurs trailing behind in third.
And Emerson is now set to miss matches against Brighton, Everton and Manchester United.
Xhaka said: “From the first second I think we were the better team.
“After we conceded we were struggling a little bit, but in the second half we were much better and I am so happy to score and help the team to win. My first derby goal in England.
“I’m more than happy to help the team. The team is the most important thing.”