REVEALED: New footage reveals new angle of Declan Rice red card scenario against Brighton. Footage is stunning

Declan Rice’s controversial dismissal against Brighton has been the subject of new video footage, which has further exacerbated the confusion among supporters regarding the manner in which the England international was sanctioned. Rice was dismissed for a second bookable offence after it was determined that he had impeded the visitors’ ability to execute a swift free kick by removing the ball from the pitch.

This led to Joel Veltman following through on his opponent without justification, claiming that he was attempting to send the ball up the pitch, resulting in Rice being left in a tangle on the floor. Chris Kavagnah elected to issue the Arsenal player his marching orders; however, a novel perspective on the incident is gaining traction, rendering the decision even more perplexing.

Arsenal has released their ‘Access All Areas’ showreel of Saturday’s match, which includes a new perspective on Rice’s dismissal, in the most recent installment of the saga. In addition to emphasising that the midfielder actually strikes the ball before touching it out of play, which implies that he was merely attempting to move it out of his way, the slow-motion effect also emphasises an intriguing aspect of Veltman’s reaction.

The Brighton player can be observed raising his arms to the referee as if to appeal for something while he is lashing out at his opponent and before Rice has even struck the deck when the pace is slowed. Moreover, it demonstrates that the ball is nearly off the pitch by the time he makes contact with his opposite number, implying that there was no necessity for him to attempt to play the ball and inferring that his intentions to eliminate the 25-year-old may have been intentionally malicious.

In the most recent episode of the Rest is Football podcast, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards defended his compatriot, describing his dismissal as one of the most egregious judgements he had ever witnessed.

“I believe that this is one of the most egregious decisions I have ever witnessed.” Pedro kicked the ball away for the initial point. There is no significance to the fact that it occurred off the pitch. [Mikel] Arteta appeared to be on the brink of retrieving the ball and delivering it to his player. To me, that is the appearance. In my opinion, that is likely a waste of effort.

Veltman is the second landmark. He will contend that he is attempting to execute a swift free kick. You should not throw the ball five yards in front of you when attempting to perform a quick free kick. you place your palm on the ball and pass it. In any case, you do not execute a rapid free kick in that location.

“Obtain the game’s reverse perspective.” He is about to strike it, but there is no one in the vicinity. I could comprehend if Declan Rice advances towards the ball. However, it is a natural reaction for him to flee. “There is no way in history that that should result in a second yellow card.”

Rice will be unable to participate in the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday, 15 September, as Arsenal is unable to appeal the decision. Nevertheless, the most recent footage may have exacerbated the feelings of resentment that Mikel Arteta and all others associated with the Gunners may be experiencing.