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KMI panel backs decision not to red-card Gabriel in Arsenal-Chelsea match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

KMI panel backs decision not to red-card Gabriel in Arsenal-Chelsea match

Summary

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has unanimously supported the decision not to issue a red card to Gabriel Magalhaes for a kick to Emi Martinez's head during Arsenal's recent match against Chelsea. The panel's 5-0 vote confirmed the referee's judgment that the action did not constitute violent conduct. They also reviewed offside calls from the match and deemed both the disallowed goal for Riccardo Calafiori and Kai Havertz's goal to be correctly adjudicated. The KMI's findings come after online criticism regarding the initial decision. The assessment concluded on September 16, 2026, reflecting on matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 season.

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By the Numbers

•KMI panel unanimously supports no red card for Gabriel
•Referee's decision deemed correct by a 5-0 vote
•Panel reviewed offside calls, confirming decisions
•Gabriel's kick considered not violent conduct
•Assessment pertains to Arsenal's match against Chelsea

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9:20 AMYahoo Sports — KMI panel reach verdict on Gabriel-Chelsea red-card incident

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The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel have unanimously backed the decision not to dismiss Gabriel Magalhaes for a kick on Emi Martinez in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea.Photo by Ryan Pierse/G...
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