you’re right on both points.

There were a few fouls by Cole that definitely merited yellow, where as Fabregas and Henry also made some tackles that would have gotten them yellow (although Henry got yellow on the wrong foul).

Arsenal would definitely have had a better chance if Puyol and Marquez had a yellow card each, but then what about Cole and Eboue? Cole’s excellent defending apart, he did deserve a yellow card. Eboue should have gotten a red.

I think the card situation is balanced, until you look at the fact that Eboue’s dive (that went unpunished) led to a goal.

Also, was Eto offside? Some say no, all Arsenal fans say yes. I dont know. I think that while Cole may have played him onside, it’s a tough one to decide.

Also there is the argument that a couple of yellow cards for the Barca defence would have given Arsenal a bit more chance.