Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has opened up on Declan Rice's red card for Arsenal against Brighton, with the incident still a major talking point

The referee who sent off Declan Rice in controversial circumstances during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion last month admitted that he 'doesn't like the rule'.Rice was already on a

Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh conceded he 'didn't like' showing Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice a red card for kicking the ball away during the draw against Brighton last month, but had no choice.

Referee Chris Kavanagh said he was left with ‘no choice’ but to send Rice off in the 1-1 draw against Brighton

Declan Rice was sent off against Brighton, leaving Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta in disbelief, with refereeing chief Howard Webb now wading into the debate over the decision

Latest Arsenal news with a new verdict being delivered on the controversial red card picked up Declan Rice against Brighton

Howard Webb admits Joao Pedro should have received received a yellow card before Declan Rice’s red in Arsenal’s draw with Brighton last month. Arsenal were left angered after Rice was given a second yellow card for kicking the ball away in their 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on August 31.