Mac Allister criticized for theatrics in Arsenal-Liverpool clash

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 19:32 · Archive

Alexis Mac Allister was accused of attempting to get Arsenal's Noni Madueke sent off after going down theatrically following head contact during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat.

Alexis Mac Allister was accused of attempting to get Noni Madueke sent off after going down theatrically during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game, moving Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table.

Late in the match, tempers flared when Mac Allister shouted at Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, who was on the ground, and slapped the back of his head. Jurrien Timber responded to the slap, and Madueke then got involved, squaring up to the Liverpool midfielder. As their heads briefly made contact, Mac Allister went down holding his forehead, sparking red card appeals from Liverpool players.

VAR examined the incident closely but decided against recommending a red card. Gary Neville criticized Mac Allister's reaction on Sky Sports, saying his response was 'over the top' and 'embarrassing'. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher called Mac Allister's actions a 'joke', telling Sky Sports: 'I'm delighted he never got sent off there. We have got to be strong on calling people out and saying that this is embarrassing.'

How it is being reported

• Jamie Carragher fumes at Alexis Mac Allister and demands law change over 'embarrassing' actAlexis Mac Allister's brazen attempt to get Noni Madueke sent off in the closing stages of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday infuriated Jamie CarragherMirror Sport · 1 Nov, 20:09
• Alexis Mac Allister branded a ‘joke’ by Liverpool legend for Arsenal anticsAlexis Mac Allister tried and failed to get Noni Madueke sent off (Picture: REUTERS) Alexis Mac Allister ’s attempts to get Noni Madueke sent off during Liverpool’s defeat to Arsenal have been branded a ‘joke’ and ’embarrassing’ by Reds legend Jamie Carragher . Kai Havertz scored the only goal of…Metro · 1 Nov, 19:24
• Alexis Mac Allister labelled ‘embarrassing’ after trying to get Arsenal man sent offMac Allister went down theatrically following contact between his head and Noni Madueke’s during the latter stages of Arsenal’s winIndependent Sport · 1 Nov, 18:50

In this story: Alexis Mac Allister · Noni Madueke · Arsenal · Liverpool · Kai Havertz · Martin Odegaard · Anfield

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