I don't think he wanted to hurt him, it is not looking good. Both sets of players were involved in handbags at … The Gunners were dealt their second straight loss since returning from the coronavirus pandemic, with Neal Maupay’s 95th-minute strike handing Graham Potter’s side a precious set of three points. It's football there is contact, I am really sorry for him I apologise again and wish him a speedy recovery.”On his last-gasp winner, which he was clearly delighted with, Maupay added: “I just shoot with my left it is a goal.
Matteo Guendouzi dan Neal Maupay terlibat kericuhan usai laga Brighton vs Arsenal pada lanjutan pekan ke-30 Premier League yang digelar di Amex Stadium, Sabtu (20/6/2020) malam WIB. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.MATTEO GUENDOUZI grabbed Neal Maupay's throat and is likely to be in hot water with the Premier League for breaking new rules.Both sets of players were involved in handbags at the end of French striker Maupay had earlier been involved in a That injury saw a long stoppage and Leno angrily confront the Brighton ace as he was carried off on a stretcher.In a cruel twist for the visitors it was Maupay who would score a 95th-minute winner for the Seagulls - a minute over the allotted four minutes of added time.As the full-time whistle blew, a clearly angry Guendouzi confronted Maupay and grabbed him round the throat, sending the striker crumbling to the ground in a heap.That saw a mass coming together of players from both teams - a breaking new behind-closed-doors rules.Under new guidelines for lockdown football, players have been told to "Avoid mass confrontations with opponents or match officials" to follow social distancing rules.It is not entirely clear what punishment the two teams will receive, or if they will simply be reminded of their responsibilities.Maupay revealed after the game he personally apologised to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for the incident with Leno.He told BT Sport: “At half-time I went to Mikel Arteta to apologise.
But now Arsenal are facing up to losing Guendouzi for Thursday's trip to Southampton through suspension under the FA's fast-track disciplinary system.The FA will await referee Martin Atkinson's report to see if the incident that saw Guendouzi grab Maupay by the throat was included.If it wasn't then the FA will consider taking retrospective action against the French midfielder for the incident that sparked a mass confrontation between both sets of players.Gunners players were furious with Maupay during the game, believing Leno's injury lay squarely on his shoulders, even though Arteta exonerated the Brighton forward after the game.Maupay had earlier in the game clashed with Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno in a battle for the ballAnd right at the death Maupay came up to produce a dramatic late winner with a smart finishIndeed, sources claim Arsenal players were taking verbal digs at Maupay during the game borne out of frustration at the incident - which led Maupay to say they lacked 'humility' after the game.Guendouzi's potential ban is just one of a crib sheet of disciplinary issues that need to be resolved following the fiery clash.The FA will also consider if the mass confrontation after the final whistle constitutes a charge for both clubs failing to control their players.Similarly, the Premier League will also consider whether the angry scenes were in breach of their ready to play protocols which prohibit mass gatherings due to social distancing measures if the FA decide to take action.Though, given the protocols are new it is understood top-flight officials will remind players and clubs of their responsibilities rather than mete out sanctions.