Keith Hackett delivers verdict on Arsenal vs Man City bust-up after Gary Neville rages at ‘stupid’ player
Arsenal star Leandro Trossard and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva avoided punishment for a heated exchange in Sunday’s clash between the Premier League giants.
On 21 September, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Man City, as Gabriel Martinelli’s late equaliser cancelled out Erling Haaland’s opener.
The result leaves the Gunners second in the Premier League table, but five points behind top-flight leaders Liverpool, whereas Pep Guardiola’s side are ninth.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta confirmed that Noni Madueke suffered an injury in Arsenal’s draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Leandro Trossard and Bernardo Silva avoid punishment for Arsenal vs Man City altercation
After Haaland’s opening goal at the Emirates Stadium, the main talking point of the first half arguably arrived when Bernardo Silva threw the ball at Leandro Trossard after a stoppage in play.
Trossard retaliated by throwing the ball back at the Man City man, who had previously received a yellow card.
Speaking on Sky Sports Main Event on 21 September, Gary Neville dubbed Silva ‘stupid’ for the incident, which did not result in a punishment for either player.
Keith Hackett praises Stuart Attwell as Silva and Trossard escape booking
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the altercation between the Arsenal forward and the Man City midfielder, ex-FIFA referee and former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett said: “Good to see the referee not over react to this playground spat.
“I do not want cheap yellow cards been issued in any games. Well done to Attwell for remaining calm.”
Arsenal and Man City are now gearing up for their upcoming Carabao Cup ties with Port Vale and Huddersfield Town, respectively.