FA: Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold will face 5 match ban and £15,000 after Man City celebration
The Liverpool star netted a late equaliser to bring his side level against Man City over the weekend.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold could face punishment from the FA following his celebration in front of the Manchester City fans over the weekend.
Alexander-Arnold, 25, scored in the 80th minute to draw his side level after Erling Haaland had initially given the home side the lead in the first half.
However, after netting what was his first goal of the season, he ran over to the home fans to celebrate in front of them, holding his finger to his lips to ‘shush’ the Etihad faithful.
Understandably, it enraged the home crowd and now it’s been revealed that he could face a charge from the Football Association (FA) after he admitted to deliberately celebrating in front of the home support, according to the Mirror.
It all came from his post-match, interview in which the Reds vice-captain said: “It’s always good to celebrate in front of away fans. Seeing all of the faces is really funny.”
The current layout of the law is that players are typically booked for provoking opposition fans, but referee Chris Kavanagh opted against a booking on this occasion.
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Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold could face FA charge after Man City celebration
The Liverpool star netted a late equaliser to bring his side level against Man City over the weekend.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold could face punishment from the FA following his celebration in front of the Manchester City fans over the weekend.
Alexander-Arnold, 25, scored in the 80th minute to draw his side level after Erling Haaland had initially given the home side the lead in the first half.
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However, after netting what was his first goal of the season, he ran over to the home fans to celebrate in front of them, holding his finger to his lips to ‘shush’ the Etihad faithful.
Understandably, it enraged the home crowd and now it’s been revealed that he could face a charge from the Football Association (FA) after he admitted to deliberately celebrating in front of the home support, according to the Mirror.
It all came from his post-match, interview in which the Reds vice-captain said: “It’s always good to celebrate in front of away fans. Seeing all of the faces is really funny.”
The current layout of the law is that players are typically booked for provoking opposition fans, but referee Chris Kavanagh opted against a booking on this occasion.
Although, according to the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) Law 12.3 states that a player “must be cautioned” for “gesturing or acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way”.
A recent example of a similar situation was Chelsea’s Cole Palmer who shushed the Tottenham fans following his successful penalty during the 4-1 win over their London rivals. No action was taken or even mentioned alongside that moment and it seems rather unlikely that the FA would take any serious action.
There have been few more impressive individual performances for Liverpool this season than Trent Alexander-Arnold’s against Manchester City on Saturday.
The Reds managed an admirable 1-1 draw against the current champions at the weekend and it was Alexander-Arnold’s delightful strike that earned them a point.
The right-back had made one of his trademark forays forward, receiving the ball just inside the penalty area from Mohamed Salah before rifling a low drive beyond Ederson in the 80th minute.
Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s shining light at the Etihad, impressing in his hybrid defensive role that also asks him to step into midfield and help orchestrate attacks.
Liverpool’s No. 66 was also kept honest defensively by Man City winger Jeremy Doku, the pacy Belgian relentless in running at the England international at every opportunity.
Liverpool’s No. 66 was also kept honest defensively by Man City winger Jeremy Doku, the pacy Belgian relentless in running at the England international at every opportunity.
There was the odd uncertain moment, as would be the case for any full-back up against Doku, but Alexander-Arnold dealt with his threat remarkably well.
It was an all-action performance and one that the underlying numbers suggest was exceptional – and Steven Gerrard-esque.
According to Opta’s Michael Reid, Alexander-Arnold won possession more frequently (10 times), contested more duels (15) and made more final-third passes (8) than any other Liverpool player against Man City.
As a result, he is the first Liverpool player to score and record as many contributions as he did in all the aforementioned metrics in a Premier League match since Gerrard against Fulham in 2007.
While a somewhat niche stat, it highlights just how pivotal Alexander-Arnold was to Liverpool’s success at the Etihad and demonstrates his ability in both the attacking and defensive third.
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