Former goalkeeper Shay Given has called out Illan Meslier for his role in Arsenal’s winning goal last weekend.
Although in real time, Bukayo Saka appeared to have scored a world-class goal – smashing the ball into the top of the net from a tight angle – upon closer inspection, Leeds United’s French goalkeeper could be said to have been at fault. of allowing the England international to struggle past him.
One person who agrees that Meslier could have done better when it came to stopping Saka’s effort is Given.
“It’s a good ending,” said the former goalkeeper after the game.
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“But we are talking about Meslier the goalkeeper, did he fall a little early? But it is a very powerful shot and from that distance, sometimes the goalkeepers do not have time to react.
Do you agree with Given’s assessment or is it too harsh to criticize Meslier for Saka’s goal? – Let us know in the comments.
