Robert Jones: Arsenal Fans Slam Referee for Disappointing Draw at Southampton

• Arsenal fans have claimed that they were robbed of a favourable result during their trip to Southampton on Sunday
• The Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw during the clash, with Stuart Armstrong cancelling out Granit Xhaka's opener
• Whereas the Saints showed a fighting spirit, especially in the second half, Arsenal fans contend the referee had a hand in their disappointing result
• The draw now leaves the Gunners leading Manchester City by just two points after 11 rounds of fixtures

A section of Arsenal fans has taken issue with the level of officiating during their Premier League clash with Southampton on Sunday, October 23.

The Gunners went into the clash sitting on top of the charts with a one-point advantage over second-placed Man City.

Therefore, Mikel Arteta's charges were in search of a favourable result at St. Mary's to restore their four-point advantage over City.

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And a first opener from Granit Xhaka put them on course to continue with their impressive run of form, only for Stuart Armstrong's second-half goal to ensure the tie ended in a 1-1 draw.

While Arsenal were the dominant side in the early exchanges of the match, Southampton were in control of affairs after the interval.

Arsenal slam refereeing at Southampton

Despite Southampton's fighting spirit in the clash, most Arsenal fans feel they were robbed by poor officiating and should have won the tie.

Some of the supporters went on to suggest that Robert Jones, who was the centre referee, was clearly biased and made calls that were against the Arteta-tutored side.

Meanwhile, there are others who saw the hilarious part of it s they posted Jones' photos with a cheeky dig that he was the man of the match.

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Below are some of the reactions:

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Gabriel Jesus has voiced his frustration after Arsenal were humbled by Southampton on Sunday at St. Mary's.

The Gunners, who have been in hot form, were unable to see off the Saints in a tough Premier League clash which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Jesus has now reminded his teammates of the need to push and bounce back real soon to sustain their EPL title charge.