What Sky Missed: Fans Highlight Unseen Moment in Martinelli Incident

 

 

Supporters have picked up on a detail from Gabriel Martinelli’s flashpoint with Conor Bradley that went unnoticed in Sky Sports’ coverage.

Arsenal and Liverpool battled out a goalless draw at the Emirates on Thursday night in a game that largely failed to live up to its billing, with both sides struggling to create clear chances.

Late in stoppage time, tempers flared when Martinelli shoved Bradley while the Liverpool defender lay on the ground clutching his knee. The Arsenal winger appeared eager to restart play, attempting to move the Northern Irishman off the pitch, but instead received a yellow card.

Since then, fan-shot footage has emerged online, revealing an extra moment not shown on the broadcast. As players from both teams squared up, Jurrien Timber and Jeremie Frimpong were spotted sharing a light-hearted embrace on the sidelines.

One supporter commented: “Look at Pastor Timber and his good mate Jeremie Frimpong during the bust-up after the Bradley and Martinelli incident.”

Another joked: “Timber to Frimpong: ‘Come here, you little s**t head, what are you up to?’”

A third added: “He just went over to his mate to have a laugh.”

Following the controversy, Martinelli took to social media to apologise. On Instagram, he wrote:

“Conor and I have messaged and I have already apologised to him. I really didn’t realise he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment. I’m deeply sorry for my reaction and I’m sending Conor my best wishes for a quick recovery.”

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot later admitted he is “fearing the worst” when asked about the extent of Bradley’s injury.