The Digest:
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has apologised to Liverpool’s Conor Bradley after attempting to drag the injured defender off the pitch during their Premier League clash. The incident sparked outrage, but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Martinelli
Key Points:
- Bradley suffered a knee injury after clearing the ball in added time.
- Martinelli tried to move him off the pitch to restart play.
- Gary Neville called the act “disgraceful”; Roy Keane labelled him an “idiot.”
- Martinelli apologised via Instagram, saying he didn’t realise the severity.
- Slot defended Martinelli, citing widespread time-wasting in football.
- Bradley left the stadium in a knee brace; his injury appears serious.
- The match ended 0–0, keeping Arsenal six points clear at the top.
Sources: Sky Sports, Instagram Statement
