The ball spun loose to the right side of the box, begging for a finish.
And there was Bukayo Saka.
The number 7's body coiled, one step in, eyes locked on the ball with a glint that said it all.
He was ready to let his frustration fly, and that looked to be what was going to happen as Saka's right boot met the ball cleanly, but so did Marquinhos.
The Brazilian captain hurled himself in with impeccable timing, clearing not just the ball but Saka's shooting leg as well.
The Arsenal winger spun before falling onto the turf with a cry, the clash sending shivers across the stands.
And then came the shrill, piercing sound of the referee's whistle as the players turned towards the official to see him pointing straight to the spot.
And it was chaos.
Pure chaos.
"Penalty! It's a penalty for Arsenal, and the script has been flipped!" Darren Fletcher bellowed as the referee walked forward towards the spot where Saka sat on the grass, holding his ankle, his face twisted in pain.
