“‘Right to Punish’ – Custis & Winter Weigh in on West Ham vs. Arsenal Controversy on talkSPORT”
Shaun Custis and Henry Winter agree Lukasz Fabianski's punch to Gabriel's head in West Ham vs. Arsenal clash deserved punishment.
The goalkeeper kept his focus on the ball and had no intention of striking Gabriel on the head.
However, Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty after the Gunners defender was inadvertently caught.
Although unintentional, journalists Custis and Winter agreed the decision was correct.
Speaking on talkSPORT (1 November), Custis remarked, “It might not have been penalized in the past, but I believe it’s right to enforce it now.”
Henry Winter added, “Absolutely.”
Lopetegui’s Position Under Threat After West Ham’s Loss
Julen Lopetegui’s tenure as West Ham manager has faced repeated scrutiny this season, with the Spaniard narrowly maintaining his position.
Fans have expressed disappointment in the team’s underwhelming performances, which have fallen short of expectations for much of the campaign.
While there have been occasional impressive victories, such as those against Manchester United and Newcastle, such results have been infrequent.
Speculation over potential successors has intensified, with names like Graham Potter and former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic being linked to the role.
The future remains uncertain for Lopetegui and West Ham.
However, if the team’s fortunes don’t improve soon, Lopetegui may be dismissed sooner than anticipated, a scenario that would be far from ideal for either side.
