Arne Slot says he was booked during Arsenal vs Liverpool on Sunday because fourth official Sam Barrott misunderstood a remark he made to defender Ibrahima Konate about opposition players.
Having started his career in England without a caution, new Reds manager Slot was booked for the first time for protesting during his team’s 2-1 home win over Chelsea a week ago.
Slot was sanctioned again by referee Anthony Taylor during the second half as Liverpool twice equalised to secure a 2-2 draw and remain unbeaten away under the Dutchman.
Arne Slot is pleased with his Liverpool side coming from behind twice to earn the point at The Emirates 🙌 pic.twitter.com/yLXBaGnRhQ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 27, 2024
Slot: Arsenal ‘fell down’
“They’d been on the floor so many times,” Slot said of Arsenal’s players. “[That] can happen in football. I don’t blame them for that but they always fell down after ball possession, which took the energy out of the game, in my opinion.
“I said to Ibou, ‘this is a f****** joke.’ The fourth official thought I said to him ‘you are a f****** joke’. So that’s definitely not what I said. But I got a yellow for that, so now I’m on two and I have to be careful.”
The 46-year-old, who replaced Jurgen Klopp following the end of the German’s nine years at Anfield at the end of last season, said he “completely deserved” his punishment against Chelsea.
“They’ve been the best defensively in the Premier League”
Are Liverpool getting better under Arne Slot? 👀 pic.twitter.com/E9GSpKk0O3
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 27, 2024
Arsenal ‘dark arts’
Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta is known for his animated antics on the touchline and for falling foul of officials because of his behaviour.
Arteta’s side were accused of using “dark arts” by Manchester City players including John Stones, Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva after their 2-2 draw at Etihad…
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Author : Ben Miller
Publish date : 2024-10-27 21:03:57
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