Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold will not face retrospective action from the Football Association (FA) for his goal celebration during the intense clash against Manchester City. Despite admitting to deliberately celebrating in front of irate home supporters, the FA has opted not to take disciplinary measures against the Liverpool vice-captain.
Alexander-Arnold, who scored a crucial goal in the 80th minute to secure a draw for Liverpool, silenced Manchester City fans by putting a finger to his lips before returning to restart the game. Post-match, he expressed his enjoyment of the reaction, stating, “It’s always good to celebrate in front of away fans. Seeing all of the faces is really funny.”
Referee Chris Kavanagh did not take any immediate action against Alexander-Arnold during the match, and it seems that this will not be mentioned in the post-match report. While players are typically cautioned for provocative gestures towards opposition fans, the IFAB’s Law 12 indicates that caution is warranted for actions considered “provocative, derisory, or inflammatory.”
Despite facing challenges during the match, with Jeremy Doku’s dazzling performance for Manchester City, Alexander-Arnold emerged as the hero for Liverpool with his late equalizer against the defending champions.
