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Originally Posted by sherer
I would have given the Ljunberg incident as well but at the time he didn't have the ball which is why I think the ref never gave anything.
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Yes, it was because Ljungberg played the ball too far forwards before he was fouled by Rio. So even if he wasn't fouled he would not have been able to get to the ball before Carroll.
You do not get sent off simply for being the last man. According to the laws of the game, you have to deny a clear goal scoring opportunity. As Ljungberg played the ball too far forwards it was not a goal scoring opportunity as Carroll would have reached the ball first.
Therefore in my opinion it should have been a free kick to Arsenal and nothing more.