FA investigates Arsenal yellow card amid suspicious betting patterns
The Football Association is investigating reports of suspicious betting activity around the awarding of a yellow card to an Arsenal player during a Premier League match this season.
According to reports originally published in the Athletic, bookmakers alerted the FA to unusual betting patterns after the match and the governing body is looking into the claims, although a formal investigation has not been undertaken at this stage.
An FA spokesperson said: “The FA is aware of the matter in question and is looking into it.”
Arsenal declined to comment.
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