It's a disgrace they didn't get statues. Shearer has just got one, and Bates got two FFS. To add insult to injury, they were offered improved contract extensions, as if that would make up for it.
I'm pretty certain the ref gave the penalty for Giroud tripping over Jose's legs as he tried to get up. Nothing to do with a shirt tug.
And no, if it happened in the Arsenal penalty area I wouldn't think it was a penalty.
Seems fair. We handed them an easy win late last season with a generous declaration, so maybe they can return the favour. Unfortunately, again we'll probably lose instead of drawing.
I'm going to start predicting when 37 games are gone.
BTW, I'm surprised some are tipping WBA for the drop. One of the fundamental laws of the universe is that Pulis never gets relegated.