Liverpool-Arsenal linesman to be investigated for alleged elbow on Robertson

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The body responsible for Premier League match officials will investigate after an a sistant referee appeared to elbow Liverpools Andy Robertson during Sundays draw with Arsenal.Liverpool recovered from 2- Marcus Semien Jersey 0 down to dent Arsenals title hopes in a thrilling game at Anfield, with Roberto Firmino heading a late equaliser to deny the Gunners a crucial win.The match was played out in a fierce atmosphere, and the end of the first half saw a bizarre altercation between linesman Constantine Hatzidakis and Kendall Graveman Jersey Reds left-back Robertson Andrew Triggs Jersey .As Robertson spoke to the official, television pictures seemed to show Hatzidakis raise his right elbow and make contact with the Scotland international.According to Sky Sports, Robertson alleged the official had elbowed him in the throat upon entering the tunnel at half-time, with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson reportedly complaining to referee Paul Tierney.Profe sional Game Dennis Eckersley Jersey Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the body responsible for referees, vowed to examine the incident.In a widely reported statement i sued shortly before full- Jed Lowrie Jersey time, the body said: PGMOL is aware of an incident involving a sistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield. We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.Liverpools fightback means Arsenals lead over title rivals Manchester City stands at six points, though Pep Guardiolas champions have a game in hand and will host the Rollie Fingers Jersey Gunners at the Etihad Stadium later this month.
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