Author: Vishwajit Sawant
A dramatic Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield ended in a 2-2 draw, with Liverpool recovering from a deficit to deny Arsenal a crucial win in their quest for the title. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal a comfortable two-goal lead in the first half, but Liverpool’s resilience shone through as they fought back to level the scores with goals from Mohamed Salah and Firmino.
The result leaves Arsenal six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, with a crucial clash between the two sides on April 26. A draw will be seen as a missed opportunity for Arsenal, who will be hoping to bounce back and continue their impressive title charge.
However, the match was highlighted by the alleged elbowing of Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis.
The game at Anfield caused a stir when an argument between Andrew Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis broke out on the sideline. There were allegations that Hatzidakis had intentionally elbowed Robertson, but after analysis, the incident was deemed inconclusive. Robertson was booked for his role in the altercation, and the match continued without further problems.
PGMOL (Professional Game Match Official Ltd.) has released a statement indicating that an alleged incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson is under investigation.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, when asked about the incident, said that he did not witness the incident and mentioned that he was informed that the visuals are self-explanatory. However, he refrained from making any further comments.