Trent Alexander-Arnold will NOT face punishment from the FA for his celebration after scoring against Manchester City… with the defender branding the reactions ‘really funny’
- Alexander-Arnold celebrated in front of City fans after scoring his goal late in the match
- The law states that players in the game must be punished if they behave in a certain way
- City-Liverpool is difficult to referee… but our campaign is running – IAKO
Trent Alexander-Arnold will not face any disciplinary action from the FA following his goal against Manchester City.
The Liverpool defender scored his side’s equalizer ten minutes from time at the Etihad on Saturday as two of the favorites for the Premier League title played out a 1-1 draw.
He celebrated the goal in an intriguing manner, standing still in front of the home fans and putting his finger to his lips in an attempt to rile up the fans.
He did so, while photos of the supporters circulated. Alexander-Arnold took aim at the angry reactions in the background, something Reds number 66 later described as ‘very funny’.
But FA rules require players to be warned for such an infringement, which the full-back failed to do Mailsport understands that no further action will be taken.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will not risk any punishment for his celebration against Manchester City
The defender celebrated his goal in front of the Manchester City fans, who reacted angrily
IFAB Rule 12 states that a player ‘shall be cautioned’ for ‘gestures or behavior in a provocative, ridiculous or inflammatory manner’. Referee Chris Kavanagh decided not to show a yellow card and made no reference to the celebration in his post-match report.
There have been a number of incidents in the past where players have been banned or extended for breaking the rules, but Alexander-Arnold remains unpunished.
He could be fined or warned for future behavior where the referee doesn’t notice the behavior, but that won’t happen on this occasion.
Speaking after the match, Alexander-Arnold said of his celebration: ‘It’s always good to celebrate in front of the away fans. It’s really funny to see all those faces.’
Alexander-Arnold played well in the match and earned his team a point with his late goal
Gary Neville claimed the 25-year-old could become the best right-back of all time by the end of his career
The 25-year-old impressed in the match against the defending champions, often entering midfield to dictate proceedings when his side had the ball and scored a great goal.
And former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville said Alexander Arnold could become the best ever in the position. Sky Sports podcast: ‘His performances on the ball are absolutely out of this world. The difference between me and him is night and day. I can’t even imagine what he does on the field.’
‘He plays in central midfield 50 to 60 percent of the time, scoring goals, setting up goals and providing assists. He reaches figures that right-wing parties do not achieve.
‘He has the material to become the best right-back of all time. But he will have to be a bit more serious in his defense because he is currently struggling to get into the England team, or he has struggled. He will also have to be a resilient, strong defensive player when Liverpool and England are under pressure.”
