Arsenal hero Kai Havertz should have been sent off against Brentford, claims Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
It was the German playmaker who scored the winning goal late on after Yoane Wissa cancelled out Declan Rice’s opener.
Frank believes Havertz should have received a second yellow card before having the chance to net the winner after going down under a challenge from Nathan Collins in the box, which the Danish coach alleged was a dive. Referee Robert Jones evidently did not feel it was a foul as he didn’t point to the spot.
“I’m so proud of the team and the players,” Frank told Sky Sports after the final whistle. “We’ve come here to Arsenal who have scored 100 goals in I don’t know how many games and we limited them. It was almost a defensive masterclass.
“The performance was spot on. Even more impressive if you take into account Arsenal’s form, our form, our injury situation. I actually don’t think Havertz should be on the pitch when he scored. It was a clear dive. Maybe it is difficult for the ref but the linesman should have seen it.
“We are in that spell where we need to fight so hard for things. You need things to go your way, especially things you can’t control like refereeing decisions.
“I’m a big believer that you should celebrate your wins and goals. They clearly respect us and they know we are very good and it meant a lot to them.
“The performance we take out of this is very good. We will take all of the positives and keep on fighting. I told them it was a great performance and that I’m so proud of them. If you get hit in the face then stand up and keep going.”
