A few people here have commented that the tackle was "over ball height". I must ask them, are they sure their eyesight is ok? It's abundantly clear from the photos that Taylor's boot is level with Eduardo's ankle. The challenge was clumsy and reckless, as tackles often are when a skillful player outclasses an average one. I would have hoped that a little maturity be shown by people but instead Taylor receives death threats which is absolutely disgusting.

Scott, Tokushima,

Taylor has played over 200 games in his professional career. To date, he has received 2 red cards (including Saturday) and 6 bookings. He is a central defender.

Take another look at that record before calling him a 'thug'. There are many Premiership players who can amass that in 10 games. It's about time this hysteria died down, don't profess to judge a player on one tackle. Time to separate criticism for the tackle (which, though accidental, was a straight red) and criticism for the man, which has been hysterical and woefully uninformed. Best of luck to both men in resuming their careers.

Sophie, Liverpool,

The tackle was not over the top of the ball, it was simply late, take a good look at the replays. I'm an Arsenal season ticket holder and was gutted that not only did we get robbed of 2 points while united murdered Newcastle, but Spurs won a trophy! But we have to stop all this nonsense about Taylor being "suspended indefinitely" or banned for life. It was an extremely unfortunate incident that could have happened to anyone. As for the comments essentially alleging racism, this is utterly ridiculous. Are we honestly suggesting that fouling an English player would cause more outrage than a foreign player? That Wenger retracted his initial comments should be cause enough to realise this was a freak accident. We all wish Eduardo the most speedy recovery.

Yulia Melnikova, Sydney, Australia

Typical Mancunian comments from Smith and Rezwan. Why dont you tell us about the fact that Arsenal are the most fouled team over the last 10 years? Remember when Man U kicked Rayes off the park? Go on - tell me about Man U's 90 yellow cards last season.

zod, henley on thames, oxon

you've said it all joe hammond

piu, one, brazil

I am English and I support Manchester united. The tackle was over ball height and was intended to harm. It may well be that Taylor did not intend to break Eduardo's leg but it certainly intended to cause him pain judging by how high his studs were. I have been absolutely outraged by the comments of the pundits on Tv saying that Taylor is not 'that type of player'. He clearly is a dirty player. If a thief goes to burgle a house and ends up killing someone, it is murder. How would we have felt if say Bendtner broke Wayne Rooney's leg in the same way?

Don't tell me that Taylor did not mean it. Don't tell me that it was Edduardo's fault because he was 'too fast'. Do say that Martin taylor is a thug and should not be allowed to play again. If murdering a player's career is not enough for English football to make changes, what would it take?

Joe Hammond, London, London

I agree with Walter H PothMann. Just saying that there was no malicious intent is not good enough. He needs to take responsibility. These players are paid thousands of Pounds per week for no reason. being a responsible player is part of the job. Taylor should be banned as long as Eduardo is out, if not more.

Those who are having hard time blaming Taylor at all, imagine Lampard or Gerrard at the receiving end of that kind of tackle and the the player who committed the foul is a foreigner . That will put things into perspective.

Hasan, Minnesota, USA

Its hard to be sympathetic towards Taylor.When his foot connected with Eduardos shin it was higher than ball level..later pictures show the situation after Eduardo's leg had collapsed at a right angle and are confusing in that it appears that the tackle is around his ankle area..its not..its at the point where his leg is broken at aright angle...you can actually see the studs on Eduardos boot as his foot lies sidefoot down on the pitch.Reckless in the extreme.

CLIVE LEAH, NR LEEDS, W.YORKS

It was a horrible tackle with a terrible consequence for Eduardo who is a talent that anyone who loves football will miss during his hopefully speedy recovery. However Martyn Taylor is certainly no kind of malicious player and will be utterly devastated by what has happened. He was beaten by a skillful player leading to a horrific outcome

Graham Rickard, Manchester, UK

the players today know exactly what they are doing.
I would suspent Taylor as long as Eduardo is out of action.
Period,one has to set an example.

walter h pothmann, kihei, USA

Arsenal did not do enough to win the game; as simple as that. Everything else are just attempts to offer excuses for the missed points - pathetic!!

S K LIn, HOng Kong, CHina

Taylor set out to intimidate a more skilful player. H e deserves a long ban pour decourager les autres. Ignore what his mates say they lack the distance judgemnent requires.

Thomas, edinburgh, scotland

I do find it funny how Taylor is being made to look like an angel!?! People are saying he is not a malicious player, so who is, and when they find them surely they should be banned? If you look at the tackle he is at least a foot or two above the ball and he is looking the other way which shows his malicious intent. He should face criminal damages.

An Arsenal Fan

steve, london, uk

wengers rant was pitiful esp as he could have finished the game at old trafford with 8 men.
to say his players had a right to kick at a nineteen year old for
showing his outstanding skill when his team were 4-0 up shows his selective morality.
the player at birmingham was injured because his foot and studs were in the ground.
arsenal have got one of the worst red card records in the premiership and it is about time the F.A. DID SOMETHING ABOUT HIM.

rod smith, manchester, england

Well done Nicklas. Finally some maturity and professionalism displayed by someone representing Arsenal.

Rezwan, Manchester,