Controversy over Arsenal's disputed winner at Spurs according to pundits

Paul Merson and Les Ferdinand were both in agreement that the goal should not have been allowed.

“I'd be disappointed if I didn't get a foul. He's in the wrong position, everything is wrong about his defending,” former Gunners striker Merson said on . 

“He's a center half international, even I know and I don't even play at the back you got to be side on. You got to see the ball and your player. 

“To start off you have to be a hand length away and he's standing with him. I'd expect a foul.”