Arsenal under FA investigation after last-minute winner against Bournemouth
The celebrations of Arsenal after their dramatic victory against Bournemouth have resulted in the Football Association charging them. The report of referee Chris Kavanagh, which includes details of what happened after Reiss Nelson’s winning goal in the 97th minute, is being reviewed by FA officials.
Despite being 2-0 down, Arsenal managed to stage a comeback and win 3-2 thanks to Nelson’s late goal.
Although fans celebrated by entering the pitch, it is believed that the FA is examining the involvement of coaching staff and substitutes who joined in with the celebrations.
This victory was considered by Arsenal fans as one of the most unforgettable moments since their relocation to the Emirates Stadium, and they hailed Nelson as a super-sub for his last-minute goal that kept them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Although Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did run down the touchline during the celebrations, he was not on the pitch during the incident that has led to the FA charge.
It is thought that the FA is particularly focusing on the behavior of the coaching staff, as the rules of the game stipulate that those in the technical area must act responsibly.
This development may not be well-received by Arsenal supporters or staff members, who were displeased that VAR did not intervene during Bournemouth’s first goal, which was scored within ten seconds of the game’s start.
A few Bournemouth players were present in Arsenal’s half during the kickoff, and they used a pre-planned strategy that resulted in Phillip Billing scoring the opening goal.
The Arsenal coaching staff was surprised that the officials did not notice the infringement that led to Bournemouth’s opening goal, especially since they had recently experienced an unfair decision by VAR in their draw with Brentford.
They are now facing the possibility of being punished by the FA, which some fans are already referring to as the “celebration police.”
It is uncertain what kind of penalty they might receive. In 2018, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was fined £8,000 for admitting to a misconduct charge following his celebratory run onto the pitch after Divok Origi’s winner in a Merseyside derby.
Arsenal has already been punished twice this season, once when Arteta criticized officials after a goalless draw with Newcastle, and once when players surrounded the referee during their FA Cup match against Oxford in January.
Arsenal under FA investigation after last-minute winner against Bournemouth