Andy Robertson 'ELBOWED in throat' by linesman

Carlo Garganese

• 9 Apr 2023 17:54 BST
• 3 min read

Andy Robertson claims to have been elbowed in the throat by the assistant referee during Liverpool's clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

As the two teams were walking off at half-time, Robertson remonstrated with assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis, who was making his way onto the pitch.

The assistant then appeared to raise his elbow towards Robertson.

It sparked an angry reaction from the Liverpool left-back who, according to Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves was heard complaining afterwards that he had been "elbowed in the throat".

Sky pundit Roy Keane appeared to have little sympathy with Robertson during his half-time analysis, calling the Scotsman a "big baby" who "should be more worried about his defending".

Assistant referee in trouble

There will certainly be an inquest into the incident by the Premier League after the match, with disciplinary proceedings appearing inevitable against Hatzidakis.

Liverpool were trailing 2-1 at half time during the big Premier League match at Anfield.

Arsenal raced into a two-goal lead thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.

But Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back for Liverpool, who finished the first half strongly.

Arsenal went into the game five points clear at the top of the table, while Liverpool need something of a miracle if they are to finish in the top four.