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FA make decision on punishing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli for shoving referee in quarter-final loss to Southampton: Reports
Martinelli was booked for the shove and an FA review is unlikely because the referee already punished the incident, The Athletic reported.
- Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is not expected to face further punishment for shoving Referee Sam Barrott during Saturday's FA Cup defeat to Southampton, receiving only a yellow card for the incident.
- Martinelli pushed Barrott while attempting a quick free kick as The Gunners saw their hopes of ending a six-year trophy drought evaporate on the south coast after Shea Charles scored the winning goal.
- Because Barrott penalized the Brazilian on the pitch, the Football Association is reportedly unlikely to review the incident, as rules prevent retrospective action once an on-field decision is made.
- Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic received an eight-game ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh, highlighting a contrasting precedent that critics argue current rules fail to apply to Martinelli despite claims of "total disrespect."
- This marks the second time the 24-year-old has faced backlash for ungentlemanly conduct, having previously apologized for shoving Liverpool's Conor Bradley, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in January.
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FA make decision on punishing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli for shoving referee in quarter-final loss to Southampton: Reports
The FA are reportedly unlikely to sanction Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli further following the Brazilian's yellow card for a push on referee Sam Barrott during the 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final loss
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