Michael Oliver's Unfortunate Encounter

During the recent Arsenal vs Burnley match, referee Michael Oliver found himself at the center of attention, but not for his officiating skills. As the final whistle blew, Oliver was hit in the face by the match-ball, much to the amusement of Arsenal fans.

Arteta's Ironic Celebration

What made the incident even more ironic was the immediate cut to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrating the team's 3-1 victory. This timing was not lost on fans, considering Arteta's recent criticisms of officials, particularly after Newcastle's 1-0 win.

Fans React with Humor

Arsenal fans took to social media to express their amusement at Oliver's misfortune. One fan described it as the "highlight of the game," while another jokingly suggested that Oliver should have put more power behind the ball. The sight of Arteta celebrating at the end only added to the whimsical nature of the moment.

Arsenal's Dramatic Victory

The incident capped off a thrilling match for Arsenal, who secured a tough victory. Leandro Trossard scored the team's 1,000th goal at the Emirates just before halftime. Although Burnley managed to equalize through a deflected shot, Arsenal regained the lead with a headed goal from William Saliba. Oleksandr Zinchenko sealed the victory with a spectacular finish.

Despite the win, Arsenal faced some tense moments towards the end of the match when Fabio Vieira was shown a red card for a challenge on Josh Brownhill.