Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne has been accused of diving to win the injury-time penalty that won them the match against Fulham.
The midfielder went down dramatically after minimal contact from Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson.
The defender grazed De Bruyne’s heel, causing him to fall hysterically with his arms raised towards the referee.
The penalty was finally given and scored by Erling Haaland, who had barely been on the pitch for 25 minutes. Manchester City went on to win the game.
City started the game in their typical fashion, taking the lead after 20 minutes with a goal from Julián Álvarez. But, minutes later, the game changed when Cancelo fouled Harry Wilson, who was clear on goal. The winger was sent off and Fulham received a penalty that Andreas Pereira calmly scored.
The game remained 1-1 until stoppage time, but Haaland’s 95th-minute goal gave City victory and returned them top of the table over Arsenal, who play Chelsea tomorrow.
The penalty decision has angered football fans, with many expressing their discontent on social media:
One fan said that if Salah had done the same, the media reaction would have been different. He tweeted:
If Mohamed Salah dove like Kevin De Bruyne did today to win that penalty, the media would never leave him alone.
— ?????? (@KIopptinho) November 5, 2022
A Manchester United supporter also tweeted his frustration comparing the incident to Jadon Sancho’s:
Apparently Bruyne’s is a pen and Jadon Sancho’s is not. @premierleague destroying the league year after year. #MCIFUL pic.twitter.com/dopw3vEE9M
– Maverick UTD? (@Aye_Eras) November 5,
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It sure seems like a mild challenge, but whether it’s enough to get a penalty or not will continue to be up for debate.
Despite City being down to ten men, Erling Haaland returned from injury and looked as fit as ever, making an immediate impact on the game. With Haaland not looking to slow down and the Belgian in top form, City look set to claim the Premier League title, with Arsenal the only team giving them a run for their money so far, but the question it remains whether the Gunners will be able to do it. maintain consistency throughout the season.
