The decision to send Declan Rice off during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton was backed by the Premier League's Independent Key Match Incidents Panel, stating that his actions deserved the second yellow card.
KMI noted, "Rice knows what he's doing, it's a gentle touch but once the referee sees it, he has no choice," emphasizing the rationale behind the red card decision.
Arsenal expressed fury over Rice's sending off, which added pressure to Mikel Arteta, already facing player absences ahead of the crucial north London derby.
With Rice suspended, Arteta has potential to debut Raheem Sterling following his loan move, as the team grapples with several injuries ahead of their next match.
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