Martinelli causes uproar with antics after Bradley injury

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Liverpool - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 8, 2026 Players from both teams react as Liverpools Ibrahima Konate clashes with Arsenals Gabriel Martinelli Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

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LONDON, Jan 8 - Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli was branded disgraceful after trying to push injured Liverpool player Conor Bradley off the pitch near the end of the 0-0 draw on Thursday.

Bradley fell awkwardly near the touchline in stoppage time and Martinelli clearly thought he was time-wasting, throwing the ball at him before manhandling him.

Liverpools players reacted angrily and after the ensuing melee, Martinelli and Liverpools Ibrahima Konate were booked.

Northern Ireland full back Bradley was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher in obvious distress.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville said Martinellis actions had left him fuming.

You cannot do that. That is so poor. I think an apology is needed, the former Manchester United defender said.

Bradley is being stretchered off. Im fuming with Martinelli, to be honest. Disgraceful. Im surprised a Liverpool player hasnt gone over and whacked Martinelli there!

Fellow pundit Roy Keane also criticised the Brazilian forward.

I didnt like it. Its happened to me when I was badly injured and a player stood over me, and its not good... Im surprised the Liverpool players didnt react to Martinelli more. I think that behaviour is an absolute disgrace. Not good scenes, Keane said.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot