FA confirmed to speak to officials in charge of Arsenal and Liverpool after an incident at Emirates during a Sunday match where Arsenal downed Liverpool 3-2
The FA have confirmed that they will have a chat with the officials in charge of Arsenal and Liverpool after a disagreement rose during the match where the Gunners earned a penalty.
Proceedings were briefly paused in added time as Michael Oliver, the referee, ran to the touchline to speak with both Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp.
It’s understood to have referred to an argument that erupted inside the Liverpool penalty area and involved several players.
According to The Guardian, Oliver spoke to both managers after the game and the matter has since been referred to the FA, which will talk to the officials before deciding its next move.
“We are aware of an incident that took place during the match between Arsenal and Liverpool,” an FA spokesperson said.
“We are in dialogue with the match officials and will review the details of the incident.”
In a post-match press conference, Mikel Arteta was asked about the incident but failed to comment on the matter.
“It was an incident that happened. Whatever happens on that pitch, stays on that pitch,” he said.
The game ended in a flaw in North London, as an early opening goal from Gabriel Martinelli and two goals from Bukayo Saka had already secured all three points for the Gunners who celebrates the eighth victory in nine Premier League games.
Martinelli opened the scoring in just 58 seconds. Liverpool leveled proceedings through Darwin Nunez after 34 minutes, but Saka restored the Arsenal lead on the stroke of half-time.
Liverpool leveled again on 53 minutes, though, as Roberto Firmino scored his 10th goal against the Gunners in just 17 appearances.
Arsenal was awarded a penalty 15 minutes from time, thanks to a challenge from Thiago Alcantara on Gabriel Jesus.
Saka made no mistake from 12 yards as he slotted his attempt past Alisson Becker.
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Victory means that the Gunners stay top for another week, one point ahead of Manchester City, who face Liverpool themselves this coming Sunday.
