Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs was involved in a hilarious faux pas in the build-up to Burnley’s goal in the Gunners’ 2-1 FA Cup win over Clarets at Emirates Stadium today.
The defender took out his teammate Francis Coquelin with a sliding tackle while trying to close down space in front of his goal. The Frenchman, who was making his comeback from a two-month spell on sidelines due to injury, went down in agony following the tackle.
Luckily for Gibbs, Coquelin was able to shake off the tackle and continue the tackle.
However, the Twitter was not so forgiving:
Gibbs taking out Coquelin in the build up like he hasn’t just been out for 3 months pic.twitter.com/wz47rYjnq7
— Arsène’s Son (@hughwizzy) January 30, 2016
I wonder how much Flamini paid Gibbs to try to injure Coquelin.
— Pádraig (@VintageOzil) January 30, 2016
lmao would be insane if Gibbs injured Coq and Arsenal end up bottling the title.
— Karan (@Schweiniction) January 30, 2016
The only tackle Gibbs was successful in the first half was tackling Coquelin who is just back from injury
— The Gunners World® (@TheGunnersWorld) January 30, 2016
Kieran Gibbs is so annoyed with Arsenal fans overrating Coquelin he’s tried to re-injure the Frenchman. That’s commitment.
— Ben Wills (@_BenWills) January 30, 2016
Imagine if that Gibbs tackle had injured Coq for another 2 months lmao
— Pedro (@danskin1886) January 30, 2016
WTF WAS GIBBS DOING, Coq would have snuffed that out, what a clown!!
— Mr Marmite DT © (@DeejayDt) January 30, 2016
Keiron Gibbs has started slide tackling his own players… https://t.co/iMx0nAiMHO
— Coral (@Coral) January 30, 2016
Can’t believe Gibbs didn’t even get a yellow for his tackle on Coquelin today pic.twitter.com/xsIb4RHAws
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) January 30, 2016
Really bad defending. 1-1. Vokes. Gibbs seemed to tackle Coquelin. Bizarre. #afc
— Sam (@samuelJayC) January 30, 2016
Can someone please tell me why did Gibbs tackle Coquelin and almost injured him?
— Fouad AFC (@FouadAFC) January 30, 2016
Gibbs randomly slide tackling Coquelin off the ball is peak Arsenal.
— Ollie Daly (@AFCOllieJD) January 30, 2016
