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UCL: Ian Wright refuses to back Saka after 2-2 draw with Bayern

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has backed referee Glenn Nyberg’s decision not to award Bukayo Saka a last-gasp penalty against Bayern Munich.

 

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Saka was seen fuming when the final whistle after Nyberg waved him off, after he collided with Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer late into injury time.

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The referee was unconvinced that Neuer had fouled the Arsenal winger and allowed play to continue.

 

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But while Nyberg was booed by the home fans, not everyone connected with the North London club was convinced it should have been a penalty.

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Wright backed Nyberg’s decision and urged the team to focus on the second leg.

He tweeted: “Not a pen for me. Work to do in Munich.”

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The second leg will be played at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday.

 

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