Thomas Frank: 'It was a clear dive and red card for Havertz'

Havertz headed past Mark Flekken on 86 minutes to give Arsenal the win, their eighth on the bounce, but Thomas Frank was far from happy post-game claiming Havertz should have been sent off earlier in the game for diving.
Thomas Frank: 'It was a clear dive and red card for Havertz'

Brentford manager Thomas Frank was far from pleased with the referees decision not to send off Havertz for diving.

A late Kai Havertz header at the Emirates saw the Gunners beat Brentford 2-1 and top the table before tomorrow's mouthwatering clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.

It was far from plain sailing for The North Londoners as a first half stoppage time howler from Aaron Ramsdale allowed Brentford back into the game going into the second half after Declan Rice had put Arsenal ahead after 19 minutes.

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