David Luiz got away with a vicious challenge on N’Golo Kante during Arsenal vs Chelsea

David Luiz got away with a vicious challenge on N’Golo Kante during Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier league at the Emirates.

Chelsea scripted a fabulous come from behind victory to beat London rivals Arsenal 2-1. However, in the process, they almost lost star midfielder N’Golo Kante to a brutal kick from Arsenal centre back David Luiz.

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Just before the stroke of half-time, Luiz recklessly followed through on Kante after clearing the ball and just missed the Frenchman’s head. Kante cut a forlorn figure as he stood there wondering how the referee had not flashed either the Red or even yellow card.

David Luiz got away with a vicious challenge on N’Golo Kante during Arsenal vs Chelsea

Here’s how twitter reacted to the incident:

David Luiz He was almost killed kante #ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/8myoNFkxxD

— LiveStream777 (@LiveX777) December 29, 2019

David Luiz does this to Kante and Kante just stands there looking confused. If this was any other player they’d be crying for a foul on the floor or there’d be a brawl. The nicest man in football Kante is! #ARSCHE #chelsea pic.twitter.com/GfG4iT8Dbz

— Caitlin Morris (@C8linMorris) December 29, 2019

Who is talking for red cards? David Luiz should have had one in the first half you fucking assholes. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/lCRRKXZIsZ

— ilir (@IlirSalihu11) December 29, 2019

Arsenal fans better not complain about the Jorginho pull on Guendouzi after David Luiz almost killed N’Golo Kante with a kick in the face. #ARSCFC #ARSCHE #ARSENAL pic.twitter.com/3PVcYwAnSs

— Abdel Rahman (@AbdelBeheri) December 29, 2019

Didn’t you see how David Luiz wanted to chop off Kante’s head but nobody commented. Besides you were trash in the 2nd half. Collect your L. https://t.co/1Ylb4HFRTQ

— Frank Edoho (@frankedoho) December 29, 2019

Earlier in the match, Arsenal took the lead through a header from Aubameyang in the 13^th minute. The Gunners seemed primed to win the match with the game heading to a close. However, Jorginho equalised the scores in the 83^rd minute before Tammy Abraham scored the winner 4 minutes later to fashion a sensational victory.

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