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Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes Escapes Red After Chelsea Kick

9/8/2026

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Gabriel Magalhaes avoided a red card after kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the head.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Former referee Dermot Gallagher said the decision not to issue a red card was justified and lacked malice.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney called Magalhaes extremely lucky to avoid dismissal.

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Gabriel Magalhaes avoided a red card after kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the head.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Former referee Dermot Gallagher said the decision not to issue a red card was justified and lacked malice.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney called Magalhaes extremely lucky to avoid dismissal.