England football – The sad reason Bukayo Saka couldn’t celebrate his goal

Saturday evening, Arsenal had a beautiful evening on the lawn of Elland Road. Winners 1-4 of Leeds, the Gunners consolidated their place in the big 4. An evening tarnished, however, by the racist actions of a Leeds supporter.

On Saturday, the English championship followers were focused on the Elland Road stadium. Leeds United’s lair hosted Arsenal and especially the only playable match on Saturday after the postponement of the first five matches of the day. The spectators and viewers therefore expected the show, a lot of show even to make up for the absence of the other parties. Their wish was granted with a fine display of the easily winning Gunners from their host 1-4. However, this match was marred by the behavior of a Peacocks supporter who may come to support his colors but also discriminate the color of certain opposing players.

Gunners called for restraint in goal celebration

Indeed, Rob Holding and Emile Smith-Rowe present on the Arsenal sidelines have witnessed racist slippages on the part of this supporter present in the stands of Elland Road. Holding instantly went to see the fourth referee, John Brooks, to alert him to the facts he had just witnessed. The individual’s attacks concerned Nuno Tavares and Nicolas Pépé who were heating up at the time. The game was briefly interrupted and referee André Marriner came to inform the players of the situation.

Leeds United say an arrest has been made and an investigation is underway after an alleged incident of racism from the crowd during their 4-1 defeat by Arsenal. Rob Holding approached the fourth official in the 33rd minute, saying he had heard racial abuse from a Leeds supporter. pic.twitter.com/ahKQeB0Yoy

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However, on top of that, Andre Marriner warned the Gunners and their captain Alexandre Lacazette to avoid celebrating their third goal, scored by Bukayo Saka, near Leeds fans to avoid any incident. The offender was then arrested by the police and the Leeds club were keen to react firmly to these serious facts. “ Racism will not be tolerated at Leeds United and any fan who uses racist language will be subject to a lifetime ban from all Leeds United matches. We can confirm that an investigation into the allegations of racism during the first half of our game with Arsenal today is ongoing and that an arrest has been made in connection with the allegation. Leeds United said. An additional problem for a club which is going through a difficult season. Marcelo Bielsa’s men are vegetating in 16th place in the standings and have just conceded 11 goals in two matches.