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Arsenal: Why Gabriel avoided a red card against Chelsea as Premier League issue statement

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 6). Arsenal: Why Gabriel avoided a red card against Chelsea as Premier League issue statement. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/gabriel-red-card-arsenal-fc-chelsea-premier-league-b1295952.html

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Referee Chris Kavanagh did not give Arsenal's Gabriel a red card for violent conduct during their match against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The incident occurred when Gabriel kicked Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez's face while competing for the ball, but VAR supported Kavanagh's decision to issue no card. The Gunners eventually took the lead with Martin Odegaard scoring his second goal in successive home games. A statement from the Premier League explained that a Chelsea goal was also correctly disallowed due to an offside position.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-07, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in their opening two matches of the season, showcasing their impressive strength in defence. In contrast, Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton last time out, displaying an attacking prowess that could prove a challenge for Arsenal.

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Chelsea's new-look front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro have been frightening in attack, with Rogers having already opened his account in his new colours on his league debut against Fulham. This match will be a key test for Arsenal's defence.

Injury Updates

Reece James could start in midfield for Chelsea, where he is expected to deploy him this season, and his importance in that position is due to grow after Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City and the transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed. Jordan Henderson has not yet played for his new club due to a wrist injury suffered at the World Cup.

How to Watch

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off. Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal's predicted XI vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard; Martinelli, Nketiah

Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, James, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

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After falling behind inside the opening two minutes at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners looked for an immediate response at home to their London rivals and were presented with a chance from a free-kick. asserted

Gunners → fall → kick

Martin Odegaard caught the Chelsea defence cold with a low delivery which sparked a melee inside the area. asserted

which → catch → area

In tussling for the ball with Jorrel Hato and in an attempt to get a shot on target, Gabriel's boot connected with Emi Martinez's face, leaving the Chelsea goalkeeper requiring treatment after he had stayed down. asserted

he → tussle → treatment

Due to making contact with Martinez's face, Gabriel was therefore risking a potential red card for violent conduct. asserted

Gabriel → make → conduct

However, referee Chris Kavanagh opted to not produce a card which has caused some bemusement on social media. asserted

which → opt → media

It was explained during Sky Sports' coverage that Kavanagh’s on-field decision was supported by VAR following a check of the incident. asserted

decision → explain → incident

Arsenal did eventually respond to Morgan Rogers’ early goal as Kai Havertz equalised against his former club - after Riccardo Calafiori had seen a goal ruled out. asserted

goal → respond → club

Read More A statement reads: “VAR checked the referee’s call of goal – and determined that Konsa was in an offside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was disallowed.” asserted

goal → read → up

The Gunners have since taken the lead with captain Martin Odegaard netting for a second home game in succession, after scoring against Coventry on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. asserted

Odegaard → take → season

Arsenal: Why Gabriel avoided a red card against Chelsea as Premier League issue statement

Quick Summary

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Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Injury Updates

How to Watch

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