The FA launched a points-fixing investigation after there were a series of suspicious betting patterns when Arsenal beat Oxford United.
Arsenal defeated Oxford in what was a comfortable game for Mikel Arteta’s men. Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Mohammed Elneny gave Arsenal a 3–0 win, advancing to the FA Cup fourth round.
The game appeared to be free of controversy from the outside, but the Daily Mail has reported that the game is now under investigation for spot fixes. The report claims that Oxford defender Ciaron Brown was booked on purpose.
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Suspicious betting activity has led to this investigation along with a group of Arsenal fans who were seen celebrating the booking in the crowd.
It is believed that the FA is taking the matter seriously and bookmakers could lose thousands.
The event wouldn’t have had much of an effect on the outcome of the game, so it would seem a bit harsh to punish Brown too much. However, the rules are black and white and players have been banned in the past for betting on a game that doesn’t even involve them.
