# Case 3 : Gervinho sissy slap on Barton

The first case for the new season. And we don't have to wait long for it. First game of the season, Arsenal visit to Newcastle was marred by a sending off for debutant Gervinho. All i can say is welcome to the EPL and sorry i forgot to introduce Joey Barton to you.

The incident happen when Gervinho carrying the ball into the Newcastle box before going down after a slight challenge from Newcastle defender Tiote. Referee Howard Webb wave away the penalty claim before Barton suddenly grab Gervinho shirt then pulling the Ivorian up. Barton action cause a small melee between the two set of players and in that commotion Gervinho raise his arm and slap Joey Barton face.

Gervinho get the marching order while Joey Barton only sees yellow. To be fair, Arsenal should have been a man down before the incident and its also involved Barton. This time, a stamp off the ball by Alex Song was missed by the referee.

Two wrong doesn't make a right. Should Barton sees red too. Or all is fair because the Song challenged was missed by the referee. You be the judge.



Case #2 : Nani's goal, Man Utd v Tottenham (2010/2011)



Nani scored a controversial goal at Old Trafford and helping his team to record a 2-0 win against a fast improving Tottenham side. United were leading 1-0 before Nani secure the 3 points with the goal which Spurs manager Harry Redknapp describe as scandalous.

In the 84th mins of the game, Nani chase a looping pass from Wes Brown before falling down and then handling the ball bearing he was fouled thus hoping for a penalty to be given for United. The referee for the game Mark Clattenburg waves play on and no penalty. Gomes then pick up the ball before rolling it infront of him when Nani gets up run to the ball and pass it to the empty net.

Personally for me and considering all the rules of the game, the goal scored by Nani was good. The play and ball was active since the referee didnt blew the whistle and play doesnt stop. But Mr. Clattenburg should and could handle the situation better, he should blew his whistle either for a foul on Nani consequently awarding a penalty to United or if he think the contact was minimal/no contact he should have blew for a handball. A deserving and good victory for United overshadow by the incident. What do you guys think? You be the Judge

Case #1: Kuyt's goal, Liverpool v Sunderland (2010/2011)

Liverpool v Sunderland 25th September 2010 Premier League match at Anfield. Dirk Kuyt scored a bizarre goal after being fed by striker Fernando Torres. It was in the 5th minutes of the game when Sunderland won a free kick inside their own half. Michael Turner standing at the place where the free kick should be taken, then roll the ball back with intention to let his goalkeeper to take the free kick while referee Stuart Attwell was facing the Liverpool goal. Torres seizing the opportunity, rush to the loose ball before carrying it unchallenged and squaring it to Kuyt for an easy tap in.

Quick thinking or purely unsportmanship by the Fernando Torres. The goal was given and the Premier League quick to back the referee saying the goal was good and rightly given.

Goal or no goal. You be the judge