It doesn't excuse what Murrell did but, to put in into context. Murrell's theft was from members of a party. The UK Governments were:

Certainly people better qualified than you think it was debatable. 😛  Both players were holding, that wasn't the possible foul, try to keep a clear head.  You're falling for the "noise" about Arsenal, not surprising as I doubt you really watch much English football.  The English league is a strong contender for the best league in the world, only an insular simpleton wouldn't admit that. 

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