The PGMOL confirms it is investigating after assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis was caught on camera appearing to elbow Liverpool defender Andy Robertson at half-time of his team's match against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds were locked in a spectacular tussle with The Gunners at Anfield when the bizarre incident somewhat stole the show. Ad After the whistle had blown to end the opening 45 minutes with Arsenal 2-1 to the good, Robertson approached the assistant referee and received an elbow to the throat.
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Robertson was booked in the aftermath. Sky Sports' Geoff Shreeves, reported that Robertson said: «he’s just elbowed me in the throat, the linesman has elbowed me in the throat.» Also on Sky, Roy Keane stayed resolutely on brand, saying: «Do you know what?