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WATCH: Carra on Fonte penalty
- Updated: September 12, 2016
Jamie Carragher thinks the decision to award Arsenal a late penalty in the Gunners 2-1 victory over Southampton was a correct one.
With the scores locked at 1-1 deep into injury time, referee Bobby Madley pointed to the spot after seeing Jose Fonte pulling on Olivier Giroud’s shirt.
Santi Cazorla stepped up to hand Arsene Wenger’s side a crucial three points and Carragher, who admitted to changing his mind, insists Madley got the decision spot on.
“People said Southampton were unlucky and when I initially saw it I thought they were unlucky, but I’ve changed my mind,” the former Liverpool defender told Monday Night Football.
“Where I’ve got no sympathy first of all is the position that Fonte finds himself. The reason he grabs his shirt is panic. He can’t see the ball and he gets hold of the shirt.
“There was talk whether the penalty was given for the initial grab or what comes afterwards. Maybe people will say he brought him down on the follow through but if you …
