Arsenal had been held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley on an eventful afternoon at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Issues began in preferrred style for the Gunners. Willian fed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who slammed residence on the close to put up through the hand of Nick Pope.
It was the previous Borussia Dortmund striker’s fifteenth aim in 29 appearances in all competitions, and followers had been fast to react on Twitter.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has scored extra objectives (8) in opposition to Burnley than versus some other opponent.
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) March 6, 2021
Aubameyang is again. One other Willian help.
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) March 6, 2021
Auba every time he cuts in on his proper… pic.twitter.com/wz8OJAgzQ8
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) March 6, 2021
Nonetheless, Twitter wasn’t so variety in the direction of Pope, who might be disenchanted to not have saved it out. The England worldwide has been going by means of a dip in type lately.
good transfer by aubameyang however that could be a weak shot. pope ought to’ve saved that out simply
— Neo ?? (@NeoSteinfeldCFC) March 6, 2021
Nick Pope making an attempt to cease Aubameyang from scoring pic.twitter.com/C82B93uqnQ
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) March 6, 2021
If Pope was known as Pickford he’d be getting completely slated for his latest type…
— FPL Prince ? (@TheFPLPrince) March 6, 2021
Nevertheless it wasn’t lengthy earlier than the hosts had been degree – and in fairly comical style. Granit Xhaka’s move throughout his personal aim hit the hip of striker Chris Wooden and bounced into the again of the online.
If you wish to have Xhaka as the principle hub of your staff once I’ve misplaced rely of what number of video games/factors he’s value us over the past 5 years you then’ll die by your sword
— Biscuit Connoisseur (@SVCarbaholic) March 6, 2021
Most errors resulting in objectives amongst outfield gamers within the Premier League since 2016/17:
◉ Granit Xhaka (8)
◎ Cédric Soares (5)
◎ Ben Mee (5)
◎ Simon Francis (5)
◎ Nicolás Otamendi (5)At the very least three greater than the subsequent participant. ? pic.twitter.com/Ua2LkTpIHC
— Squawka Soccer (@Squawka) March 6, 2021
Sadly for Xhaka that aim just about sums up why he isn’t been in a position to progress from good participant to high participant. He is been good for months, and is so necessary to Arteta, however he simply can not seem to reduce out these foolish errors from his sport.
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) March 6, 2021
The Swiss midfielder wasn’t the one one coming below fireplace for the incident. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was additionally closely criticised for his position within the aim.
FFS. What a silly bloody aim to concede. Dumb by Leno, dumber by Xhaka.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 6, 2021
Im all for poppin ball and so forth however when 3pts are on the road in a aggressive fixture, I dont need my keeper passing there in that particular second – As a staff we tried to PLAY AROUND & PLAY THROUGH the opposition (quick passes).. creating area to PLAY INTO (medium to lengthy) #MyView
— Mahrez Bettache (@MazB10) March 6, 2021
Xhaka known as for the ball, Leno obliged and handed to him. Each gamers are at fault, however Leno was in a greater place to see Xhaka had a Burnley participant closing him down. Ought to have hit it up area. #BURARS
— E (@iamOkon) March 6, 2021
Whereas there have been no additional objectives, it was a second-half filled with incidents.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect felt like they need to have been awarded a penalty within the second half after Nicolas Pepe’s contact hit the arm of Dutch full-back Erik Pieters. VAR didn’t intervene, nonetheless, and the sport continued.
WOWWWWWWWW.
HOW IS THAT NOT A HANDBALL?
That second one appeared like he was taking part in basketball ???
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) March 6, 2021
the primary pieters handball was probably the most clear reduce pen I’ve ever seen
— juju j’s my alias (@juju_jereminho) March 6, 2021
If the handball is denied by shut proximity it’s a nonsense in my view. The arm is out sideways and was not blasted at him.
Outdated guidelines, new guidelines, future guidelines that’s a handball & penalty. Burnley can’t imagine their luck.
— Adrian Clarke (@adrianjclarke) March 6, 2021
Each Pepe and Pieters continued to be the centre of consideration. The Ivorian fluffed his strains when arrange by Kieran Tierney, whereas the Burnley man was one Leno save away from scoring a sensational 30-yard volley.
Then, the identical duo had been concerned because the North Londoners thought they’d been awarded a penalty.
Pepe’s right-footed volley was deflected onto the crossbar by Pieters, who was penalised for a handball. Referee Andre Marriner pointed to the spot and despatched the defender off.
Nonetheless, replays confirmed that Pepe’s volley had struck Pieters’ shoulder. VAR stepped in and overturned the choice.
Pieters handball incident, the right manner VAR must be used! ??
— Stevie Cunningham (@steviecunn1) March 6, 2021
Pieters was fortunate first time, however second time var saved it. Great defending this time.
— Narasimanunited (@narasimanunited) March 6, 2021
The handball they only gave Eric Pieters a crimson card and a penalty for was 100% much less of a handball than the one he did commit that ought to have been a penalty. Horrible choice making that makes followers loopy
— Males in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) March 6, 2021
Either side got here near nicking all three factors in the direction of the tip. Wooden had the chance to seize his second of the sport however was denied by Leno, whereas Dani Ceballos got here inside inches of a winner proper on the loss of life, slamming in opposition to the put up after a goalmouth scramble.
The end result takes Burnley seven factors away from the relegation zone. In the meantime, Arsenal stay in tenth place, 9 factors off a Champions League spot.