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Arsenal established a new record for most dismissals in a single Premier League game against Manchester City. The Gunners became the first team to accumulate 100 red cards in the Premier League after Brazilian defender Gabriel‘s ejection two minutes later.
Arsenal displayed early dominance in their five-goal loss to Manchester City in August’s Premier League clash. Bukayo Saka’s goal gave the Gunners an initial advantage, maintained throughout the first half. However, Arsenal’s momentum faltered after Riyad Mahrez’s penalty secured Manchester City the lead.
? What An Incredible Game to Start 2022!
?Two big VAR reviews. One major red card moment. One late Man City winner…lots of talking points!
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– Philip Alimo (@alimo_philip) January 1, 2022
This marks the first instance of a team accumulating 100 red cards in the league since its 1992 rebranding as the Premier League. Gabriel’s and Arsenal’s accumulation of needless cautions proved detrimental. This was also Arsenal’s eleventh dismissal since Mikel Arteta assumed managerial duties in 2019—a higher tally than any other Premier