Overview
- The stoppage-time incident saw Gabriel Martinelli drop the ball on Conor Bradley and try to push him off the pitch, triggering a confrontation.
- Referee Anthony Taylor booked Martinelli and Ibrahima Konaté following the melee near the touchline.
- Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Daniel Sturridge condemned Martinelli’s conduct on Sky Sports, with Neville calling it “disgraceful.”
- Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot said Martinelli likely did not appreciate the severity of the injury, citing late-game frustrations over perceived time-wasting.
- Bradley was stretchered off and later left the stadium with a knee brace, as the 0-0 result kept Arsenal six points clear before both clubs’ FA Cup ties.