The FA will be taking no disciplinary action against Jordan Henderson or Gabriel after the two players clashed during Arsenal’s Premier League victory over Liverpool earlier this month.
The two players were involved in a furious exchange of words during the match at the Emirates, which saw referee Michael Oliver speak to both Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp.
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But, after a “full and thorough investigation” which involved the taking of numerous “witness statements” and evidence from “independent linguistics experts”, the FA has decided against taking any action.
In a statement, the governing body said: “The FA received a complaint about an incident involving two players in this fixture. As a result of the complaint, The FA conducted a full and thorough investigation.
“The investigation included taking witness statements from the complainant and accused, along with an additional six players who were within proximity of the alleged incident, reviewing multiple angles of video footage, and seeking independent linguistics experts evidence. None of the witnesses heard the alleged comment, and the player accused strenuously denied the allegation throughout.
“Whilst The FA is entirely satisfied that the allegation was made in good faith, it is equally satisfied that there is no case to answer.”
The flashpoint between Henderson and Gabriel occurred in the aftermath of Arsenal’s winning penalty, converted by Bukayo Saka 14 minutes from time.
Several players squared up to one another, leading to a lengthy confrontation between Henderson and Gabriel.
The pair were separated before Oliver then went over to the touchline to speak to the two managers.
After the match Arteta declined to detail what the referee had told him, commenting: “It was an incident that happened.
“Whatever happens on that pitch, stays on that pitch.”
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