Rooney: Gabriel Was Lucky to Avoid Red Card Against Aston Villa

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was fortunate not to be sent off during Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Gabriel appeared to catch Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the face during a goalmouth scramble following Martin Odegaard’s free-kick. Martinez required treatment, but referee Chris Kavanagh did not award a foul and VAR did not intervene. Rooney said replays showed Gabriel swinging his leg over the ball and making contact with Martinez’s head, adding that the defender was extremely lucky to remain on the pitch.

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