Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi faces ban for grabbing Maupay by throat

Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi faces ban for grabbing Maupay by throat

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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- Matteo Guendouzi was involved in a bust-up with Neal Maupay at the closing stages of their league meeting

- Guendouzi is now being probed by the FA and Mirror UK reports he is staring at a possible punishment

- A ban would see him miss Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash against Southampton on Thursday, June 25

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is currently facing FA charge and a possible ban after he grabbed Brighton's Neal Maupay by throat.

The ugly scene was witnessed during the closing stages of Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Amex Stadium on Saturday, June 20.

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The match saw The Seagulls stage a dramatic comeback to down the Gunners to cart home all the three points.

Lewis Dunks 75th goal cancelled out Nicolas Pepe's opener before Maupay struck late to condemn Arsenal to an embarrassing defeat.

It was at the end of the stormy clash when Guedouzi was involved in a bust-up with Maupay, with the row culminating to the Arsenal star grabbing the striker by the neck.

Matteo Guendouzi: Arsenal midfielder faces ban after row with Brighton's Maupay
Matteo Guendouzi was involved in a bust-up with Neal Maupay at the closing stages of their league meeting. Photo: Getty Images.
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It is understood the incident was brewed after Maupay appeared to have had a hand in Bernd Leno's knee injury that could see him side lined for weeks.

Mirror now reports Guedouzi could be facing an FA charge and potential ban ahead of his side's meeting with Southampton.

Football Association chiefs are said to be waiting for referee Martin Atkinson’s report before deciding which action to take.

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The publication added it is highly likely Guendouzi gets charged unless Atkinson says he saw the incident but decided not to take action.

The Frenchman's possible ban will come as a massive blow to Mikel Arteta who currently has to contend with a growing number of injuries and suspensions just days after the resumption of the league.

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