Jordan Henderson & Gabriel: FA takes no action after confrontation
The Football
Association will not be taking disciplinary action following an
investigation into a confrontation between Liverpool
captain Jordan Henderson and Arsenal defender Gabriel.
The pair clashed after referee Michael Oliver
awarded a penalty to Arsenal in their 3-2 home win on 9 October.
The FA spoke to both players and six others
who were close to the incident.
Video footage was also reviewed and evidence
was collected from independent linguistics experts.
"None of the witnesses heard the alleged
comment, and the player accused strenuously denied the allegation
throughout," the FA said in a statement after its
"full and thorough investigation."
"Whilst The FA is entirely satisfied that
the allegation was made in good faith, it is equally satisfied that there is no
case to answer."
Bukayo Saka's penalty in the 76th minute won
the match for Arsenal at the Emirates.
The governing body added: "The FA
continues to take all allegations received extremely seriously and would
encourage anyone who believes that they have been the subject of or witness to
abuse to report this through the appropriate channels.
"The FA receives a number of complaints
in any one season and thoroughly investigates each one that it receives.
Following consideration of all of the evidence received, not all cases will
result in a charge being issued."
