‘Clear Push’: Ref Peter Bankes Defends Disallowed Kolo Muani Derby Goal

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‘Clear Push’: Ref Peter Bankes Defends Disallowed Kolo Muani Derby Goal

“Two hands… into the back… a clear push,” Bankes said on Match Officials Mic’d Up, explaining why he ruled out Muani’s strike for a foul on Gabriel against Arsenal on Sunday. “On the field, it looked like a clear offense,” he added, saying VAR backed him and he’s “still comfortable” despite the slow-motion debate. Arsenal won the game 4-1.

By Tanish Chachra

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