Arsenal fans have expressed frustration over what they perceive as double standards following Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Fulham. City, who had to fight for their victory at the Etihad, received three yellow cards for time-wasting during injury time. Pep Guardiola, goalkeeper Ederson, and midfielder Bernardo Silva were all booked, raising eyebrows among Arsenal supporters.
The controversy comes just two weeks after City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, where Bernardo Silva criticized Arsenal’s approach, saying: “Only one team came to play football. The other came to play to the limits of what was possible to do and allowed by the referee.”
After the Fulham match, Arsenal fans pointed out the irony, with one commenting: “We going to talk about the ‘dark arts’ again this week with Man City getting three yellow cards for time wasting 11vs11 at home to Fulham?” Others echoed this sentiment, accusing City of employing the same tactics they had previously criticized Arsenal for using.
The situation has highlighted tensions between the two clubs, who are currently neck-and-neck in the Premier League standings, with both tied on 17 points after seven matches, just behind Live
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