Tottenham get immediate verdict on Randal Kolo Muani call vs Arsenal as Gary Neville agrees
Referee Peter Bankes decided to disallow Randal Kolo Muani's equalising goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal in the North London Derby because of a foul on Gabriel Magalhaes
Gary Neville and Clinton Morrison agreed that Randal Kolo Muani fouled Gabriel Magalhaes before Tottenham Hotspur had their equaliser against Arsenal chalked off. Gabriel theatrically threw himself to the turf after sensing minimal contact on his back from the Spurs striker.
Kolo Muani then brought down the Conor Gallagher delivery before drilling the ball past David Raya, but referee Peter Bankes sounded his whistle to award Arsenal a free-kick. Tottenham skipper Micky van de Ven immediately approached the official to protest Spurs' case.
His new manager, Igor Tudor, also signalled with both hands from the touchline that Gabriel had dived. However, that was not the consensus on commentary.
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Sky Sports' co-commentator Neville said: "That was a foul. He was too obvious, Kolo Muani.
"Kolo Muani gives Gabriel a nudge; it was clear from here. It's soft from Gabriel, we've seen it before, but it's two hands on the back."
Former Premier League striker Morrison echoed the same view on BBC Radio 5 Live, commenting: "That is a push from Randal Kolo Muani. It is a foul, and it is the right decision."
Tudor also refrained from criticising the decision during his post-match press conference. He said: "Oh, you know about this, touching the players in the box.
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"It's always about referees here, you know. They have their favourites who, you know, they make decisions based on, you know, how they feel, how they see.
"So it's nothing. Sometimes they let things go. Sometimes, no, this is just how it is."
The head coach singled out Kolo Muani for recognition after netting his first Premier League goal. Tudor said: "He had a good game today.
"We wanted to inject some fresh energy with Dom [Solanke] and Richie [Richarlison]. He wasn't subbed off due to his performance.
"He played very well. It's a promising start, and I'm pleased for him."