Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli has apologised for trying to push injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley off the pitch during Thursday's 0-0 draw between the teams. That action sparked a melee between the two sets of players, with Martinelli and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate both yellow-carded for their involvement. Former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Roy Keane were both highly critical of Martinelli, with Neville saying his actions were "absolutely disgraceful" and describing the Arsenal winger as an "idiot". Liverpool manager Arne Slot defended Martinelli after the match, suggesting the wider issue of time-wasting in football may have led to the flashpoint. "I don't know Gabriel Martinelli, but he comes across as a nice guy," said Slot.

Source: BBC January 09, 2026 00:33 UTC