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By Tom Gott Mikel Arteta has admitted he was “amazed” by the decision to send off Declan Rice in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. With the Gunners 1-0 up at the time, Rice was shown a second yellow card for lightly kicking the ball away, with that decision ultimately changing the game and allowing Joao Pedro to snatch an equaliser just moments later. Pedro was perhaps fortunate to avoid a similar fate. He kicked the ball away after giving away a throw-in in the first half but avoided punishment, meaning his late yellow card ultimately mattered little. Asked for his thoughts afte…

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