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Jamie Redknapp and Paul Merson claim Jurrien Timber is 'incredibly lucky' to avoid a red card after Arsenal star's challenge on Tottenham defender Pedro Porro

Jamie Redknapp has claimed that Jurrien Timber was 'incredibly lucky' to not get sent off during the north London derby.

During a goalless first half, referee Jarred Gillett was not shy to book players, booking seven players in total in the opening 45 minutes.

There was a controversial moment when Timber caught Pedro Porro's ankle after 36 minutes and got in the referee's book.

The Dutch defender was cleared of wrongdoing, with VAR claiming that while it was 'a reckless challenge', there was 'no serious foul play'.

However, Redknapp disagrees and claims Timber should have seen red for using 'excessive force' in the tackle.