TOTTENHAM vs Arsenal was suspended for a second time as players were forced into another warm up.
in the first half when the game was paused to an “IT error” affecting the match officials’ communications.
Tottenham vs Arsenal was delayed for a second time due to more technical issues
Gary Neville hit out at the farcical scenes againCredit: Getty
And the technical gremlins were up to their old tricks again as more issues plagued the refs at the start of the second half.
and players both lined up to continue their battle,
But stars were made to warm up for a second time on the field as kick-off was delayed for several minutes.
It saw Gary Neville declare “it looks pathetic” as officials scrambled to have their gear fixed.
This time, the issue was sorted fairly swiftly.
However, the first half’s delay saw the game held up by at least five minutes.
Play came to a halt as it emerged the officials were having issues with communications.
Fans and players were left confused as nothing was clarified while the problem, later deemed to be an “IT issue”, was sorted out.
The first half was held up by a technical glitchCredit: Premier League
The strange scenes left fans and players frustratedCredit: Premier League
But it left Sky Sports commentator Neville angry, with the former Manchester United star hitting out at the technical error.
Neville said: “It’s an absolute nonsense. One of the most important games of the season.
“We’re having to wait two or three minutes and the players will have to re-warm up. Absolute shambles.
“They might be chilling out but I’m absolutely fuming. I can’t believe this game has been stopped for this long.
“If they haven’t got the common sense or authority or leadership to read the room here… 62,000 in the stadium, millions watching at home – do they really think it’s that important?”
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