Football news: Liverpool and Newcastle United managers have been fined, sanctioned and warned by the Football Association for a touchline incident at Anfield.
Newcastle’s new signing Alexander Isak gave them the lead in the 38th minute. Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino then equalized for the Reds in the 61st minute.
Ultimately, Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho scored a 98th-minute winner against the Magpies, sparking wild celebrations around the stadium.
The celebrations then led to a bottle being thrown at the Liverpool dugout from the Newcastle dugout, resulting in a brawl between the Liverpool and Newcastle managers on the touchline.
Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg and Newcastle United performance chief Daniel Hodges were involved in a heated argument after Fabnio Carvalho’s goal.
Reds goalkeeping coach Achterberg was seen making a sleazy hand gesture towards Eddwie Howie and his coaching staff. Meanwhile, Daniel Hodges was involved in a heated altercation.
After the incident, FA has finally given its verdict. The duo have been banned for one match and have also been fined.
The FA said in a statement: “The managers of Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC have been disciplined, fined and warned for breaching the FA’s E3 rule during their Premier League match on Wednesday 31 August 2022.”
It further added: “An independent Regulatory Commission has fined the managers of Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC £7,000 and £6,000 respectively, banned them from the touchline during a match and warned them of their future conduct.”
Liverpool coaching staff along with Kuirgen Klopp were frustrated by the time-wasting tactics, Newcastle hinted. So when Liverpool scored in the 98th minute despite the fourth official showing only five minutes of extra time, it filled them with joy. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s backroom staff were left frustrated.
When asked about the incident, Klopp questioned Newcastle’s game, calling it lacking momentum.
Whats Next?
Liverpool got off to a topsy-turvy start in the English Premier League. The Reds have won just two of their first six games. They are currently in seventh place in the table. Liverpool will face Brighton Hove & Albion in their next game.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are having a hard time racking up wins. The Magpies have won just 1 of their first six games. They are currently in 11th place in the league. Newcastle will face AFC Bournemouth in their next game.
