The incident occurred within the twenty eighth minute at Emirates Stadium, when Nørgaard scythed down Martinelli to cease the Gunners launching a counter-attack.
Thomas Partey later opened the scoring on 61 minutes earlier than Yoann Wissa earned some extent with a intelligent flip and end 13 minutes later however the sport was overshadowed by the Nørgaard deal with, which provoked an indignant response from Martinelli.
A supply advised ESPN that Nørgaard tried to apologise within the tunnel at half-time however Martinelli waved away the midfielder.
Talking in regards to the deal with to Sky Sports activities, Martinelli stated: “I did not see that once more however for my part, within the second if my foot was on the ground, he may break my leg.
“He stated he did not imply it. I imagine him however nonetheless, you already know? He may have damaged my leg. For me, it was purple. I must see it once more to make sure however for me it was nasty.”
Brentford boss Thomas Frank stated in response: “That’s his opinion. I believed it was a robust yellow however it was a yellow.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta protested furiously on the touchline on the time and later stated, “I feel my response tells every part.”
Arteta additionally forged doubt over the provision of Ben White and Partey for Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal showdown in opposition to Actual Madrid.
The Gunners journey to Spain aiming to again up a surprising 3-0 first-leg win on Wednesday as they bid to achieve the semifinal stage for the primary time since 2009.
White missed Saturday’s sport after choosing up a knock in coaching on Friday whereas Partey was substituted late on.
Arteta refused to specify the issue however stated of Partey: “He felt one thing so we did not wish to take any dangers.
“We do not know [if he will be fit for Wednesday], I have not spoken to the medical doctors but. So they’ll examine him now and see how he’s.”
Pushed once more on White, Arteta stated: “Once more, we do not know. So he couldn’t be in situation to be within the squad immediately and be chosen. So we have now a couple of days however we’ll have to attend and see.”
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