(Picture): Was Anderlecht’s penalty at Arsenal illegal?

Arsenal’s late capitulation last night against Belgian side  Anderlecht was hocking if not appalling from the London side. The Gunners were in firm control leading by 3-0 and somehow managed to draw finishing 3-3 in full time. Manager Arsene Wenger’s face said it all and it clearly showed that their inability to hold on to such a huge lead would cost them in the coming games.

However was Anderlecht’s penalty at  illegal? Have a look at the picture below.

The incident featured a serious amount of encroaching. Aleksandar Mitrovic, the Anderlecht number 45, was clearly inside the penalty box before the kick was taken and had also made some advanced steps. Former Portsmouth player Anthony Vanden Borre scored from the spot. It is unlikely to point out but officiating could have been better here.

Having said that though, Arsenal should up their games from now us and save themselves some embarrassment.