Football

Explained: Why Declan Rice avoided red card for KICKING Malick Yalcouye in Arsenal’s humbling defeat to Brighton

September 20, 2026

Following a difficult loss to Brighton, questions arose regarding a controversial incident involving Declan Rice and Malick Yalcouye that did not result in a dismissal.

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Manchester City FC	5	15
2	Arsenal FC	5	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	5	10
4	Brentford FC	5	9
5	Leeds United FC	5	9
6	Liverpool FC	5	9

Champions League spots

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