Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli apologized for pushing injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley off the pitch during a 0-0 draw. The incident occurred in stoppage time when Bradley fell injured, and Martinelli, unaware of the severity, pushed him. Martinelli stated he had apologized directly to Bradley and regretted his reaction. Pundits criticized the action, while Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the emotional nature of such moments in football. Bradley was later seen on crutches with a knee brace.