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Martinelli Apologizes After Pushing Injured Liverpool Player Bradley

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has publicly apologized for pushing an injured Conor Bradley off the pitch during a tense Premier League clash with Liverpool. Martinelli stated he did not realize Bradley was seriously injured in the heat of the moment and has personally messaged the Liverpool player. Manager Mikel Arteta defended Martinelli, asserting there was zero malicious intent behind the action. The match itself ended in a goalless draw, allowing Arsenal to maintain a six-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.

Key Points: Arsenal's Martinelli Apologizes for Bradley Injury Incident

  • Martinelli pushed injured Bradley
  • Public apology issued on Instagram
  • Manager Arteta defends player's intent
  • Arsenal-Liverpool ends in 0-0 draw
  • Result keeps title race tight
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Arsenal's Martinelli issues apology after Conor Bradley injury scare

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli issues a public apology after pushing injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley during a heated Premier League match.

"I really didn't understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment. - Gabriel Martinelli"

London, 9 Jan North London club Arsenal's forward Gabriel Martinelli has issued an apology after his actions during the Premier League match against the arch-rival Liverpool were criticised. The 24-year-old winger drew massive attention when he was caught pushing injured Liverpool player Conor Bradley off the pitch near the end of the match at the Emirates Stadium in London.

After Martinelli's push, the Reds player fell near the touchline during stoppage time. As the seconds passed, the Arsenal star thought Conor was wasting time, and he threw the ball at the Liverpool player, who was also seen being manhandled.

Once the game finished, Martinelli realised his mistake. The forward issued a public apology on Instagram and also revealed that he reached out to the injured Bradley over text to apologise.

"Conor and I have messaged, and I've already apologised to him. I really didn't understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment," Martinelli wrote on his Instagram story.

"I want to say I'm deeply sorry for reacting. Sending Conor all my best again for a quick recovery," he added.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also defended Martinelli, saying he probably did not know Bradley was injured.

"Because knowing Gabi, there's zero intention. I don't know what happened to Conor. Hopefully, he's not bad. Obviously, there's no intention of Gabi to do anything bad to him," he said in the post-match presentation.

Speaking of the game, Arsenal lost the opportunity to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool held them to a 0-0 draw to keep their hopes alive in the top English league. Mikel Arteta's men failed to score for the first time at home all season but did enough to extend their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to six points.

Arsenal now has 49 points from 21 matches, while City is placed second with 43 points. Meanwhile, Liverpool strengthened its position in fourth place with 35 points to their name.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a football fan in Mumbai, I think the apology is necessary but the push looked really bad. In the era of VAR and cameras everywhere, players need more composure. The draw hurts Arsenal more than this incident though!
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Vikram M
Respect for owning up to it. Many players would just hide behind the manager's comments. The Premier League race is so tight, every point matters, and frustration gets the better of even the best. Important thing is he apologized personally.
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Priya S
Honestly, it was a poor reflection on him. You don't push an injured player, full stop. The apology is good, but he should face some consequence from the FA. We teach kids to respect opponents; the pros should set the example.
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Rohit P
Typical high-pressure match stuff. Liverpool are masters at game management, so I get the frustration. But Martinelli is a good lad, not a dirty player. On to the next match! Arsenal's title challenge is still on. 🔴⚪
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Michael C
The real story is that 0-0 draw! Arsenal missing a chance to go 8 points clear. As an Indian Liverpool supporter, I'll take the point. The incident was unfortunate, but the league table is what matters most.

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