It wasn’t a game that many Liverpool fans will be desperate to go back over with a fine-tooth comb, however one moment with Kai Havertz was certainly worth a mention.
Deep into added time, the German slapped the flag out of the linesman’s hand and ex-referee Dermot Gallagher was asked for his opinion on the incident.
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The 66-year-old supported the actions of the two on-field officials and a yellow card probably did seem fair in the end.
Nevertheless, when you put your hands on a linesman, you would expect some form of punishment and another day could have seen the former Chelsea man see red.
You can watch Gallagher’s thoughts on the Havertz yellow card via @SkySportsPL on X:
"Sometimes referees take the passion out of the game…" 🗣️
Ref Watch give their verdict on Kai Havertz's yellow card vs Liverpool 🟨 pic.twitter.com/Wzv28rLbWU
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 5, 2024
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Just because Liverpool were torn to shreds you’re forced to try and make up a story that puts Arsenal down. Try again. You got stuffed, accept it with some good grace…..although with role models like Carragher, I can understand why you’re so undignified in defeat.
Wouldn’t say torn to shreds entirely, but we definitely weren’t at it. Spent too much energy on Chelsea when you lot deserved it more so. Great game played by Arsenal regardless. Not so much from us sadly and I really wanted it to be a better game. Congrats though.