This archive report was first published on 21 June 2020.
On June 20, 2020, a heated exchange between Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and Brighton's Neal Maupay took place during the closing stages of their Premier League match at the Amex Stadium.
According to reports, the incident occurred after Maupay appeared to have had a hand in Bernd Leno's knee injury, which could see him sidelined for weeks.
Guendouzi's actions were witnessed by the referee, Martin Atkinson, and the Football Association is now waiting for his report before deciding on the next course of action.
As reported by Mirror UK, Guendouzi could be facing an FA charge and potential ban ahead of Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash against Southampton on June 25, 2020.
Should Guendouzi receive a ban, it would be a significant blow to Mikel Arteta, who is already dealing with a growing number of injuries and suspensions just days after the resumption of the league.
