Arsenal loanee Marquinhos started just his second game for Norwich City in the Championship last night, but unfortunately for him, he received a red card.
The young Brazilian joined the Gunners from Sao Paulo for £3 million (Goal) last summer. He was never going to be a regular at Arsenal, but he did impress in the few opportunities he got under Mikel Arteta.
In January, Arsenal decided to send him out on loan, and Norwich were viewed as the perfect club for him.
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Arsenal loanee Marquinhos gets a red card for Norwich City
Marquinhos is a fine talent, we all know that.
The 19-year-old showed his class on his senior Arsenal debut in the Europa League against FC Zurich earlier this season. He scored a goal and picked up an assist that evening, and he definitely has a bright future in the game.
After going out on loan to Norwich, Marquinhos did the same on his debut there. He scored one and assisted another against Cardiff City last month.
Last night, the teenager was handed his second start, but things did not go to plan. At the very end of what was a dismal performance by Norwich, the Arsenal man was shown a red card for an elbow.
Replays showed Marquinhos was just jumping for the ball and his stray elbow caught the opponent. It was completely accidental and the decision to send him off has not gone down well at all.
Fans are furious with the decision
Arsenal and Norwich City fans are in agreement after Marquinhos received a red card last night.
Everyone feels it was a shocking decision and the youngster’s challenge deserved nothing more than a yellow card. Some even think the EFL will overturn it and save him from suspension.
Here’s what a few Arsenal and Norwich supporters had to say…