09. February 2023
Fans reaction to Leah Williamson’s elbowing.
Leah Williamson and Hemp collided and Leah, in what many fans have interpreted as self-defense, appeared to elbow Hemp in the face.
The incident drew strong criticism from Arsenal supporters who felt Leah was too physical with hemp, while Manchester City supporters hailed her defensive prowess. Leah quickly issued an apology on Twitter saying “I apologise for my actions. It wasn’t my intention to hurt Hemp and I take full responsibility for what happened.”
The incident has sparked a debate among football fans of Leah’s intent, with some arguing that Leah was simply trying to protect herself from an oncoming tackle, while others have argued that Leah deliberately elbowed Hemp in the face. Leah has since been cleared of any wrongdoing by the FA and her apology is seen as an admittance of guilt.
No matter which side of the debate you’re on, Leah Williamson’s elbowing incident has created a lot of buzz and discussion among football fans. We can only hope that Leah and Hemp are both able to move on from the incident and that Leah can continue to show her defensive prowess on the pitch.
Whatever your opinion of Leah Williamson’s elbowing, it’s indisputable that Leah is a talented footballer and one of Arsenal’s best defenders. Leah is set to be an influential figure in Arsenal’s season, and we hope she has learned from this incident and can take what she has learned onto the pitch. Leah Williamson will always be remembered for her elbowing incident, but hopefully her future performances on the pitch will overshadow it in time.