They’re at it again. Leicester City have taken the lead at The Emirates, after Jamie Vardy won and scored a penalty just before half time.
Martin Atkinson pointed to the spot after the 29-year-old drew a foul from Nacho Monreal.
Here’s how Twitter reacted…
Some debated whether Monreal’s challenge was worthy of a penalty, with Arsenal fans (and others) claiming the referee was having a game to forget.
Martin Atkinson is having an absolute shocker! Blatant fouls being waved off and soft penalties getting given!! Get a grip #AFCvLCFC
— Grant Ferguson (@Rexyy92) February 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/FansofArsenal2/status/698851731338350592
https://twitter.com/TommyWHUFC/status/698850914690580481
Others were more concerned with another decision that should have been given at the other end of the field.
Should have been a free-kick at the other end. Vardy clever to win the penalty. So bit harsh on Arsenal all round, but most fans won't care
— Ian Cruise (@Ian_Cruise) February 14, 2016
But plenty believed Martin Atkinson was right to point to the spot…
Penalty any day any time there was intent to fowl Vardy same as d Red card Per metasacker got against Chelsea.
— SASGEO (@soalawhite) February 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/aaronelli/status/698851377997574144
