
Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has said Arsenal defender Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to avoid a red card during Arsenal's 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. According to Naija News, Rooney made the comments while analysing the match, suggesting the Brazilian defender should have been sent off for an incident in the game. The remarks add to debate over refereeing decisions in the closely contested London derby.
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