Premier League panel clears Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes of violent conduct
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Premier League's key match incident panel has cleared Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes of violent conduct following a kick to Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez's face. The incident happened early in the match at the Emirates Stadium during a set piece scramble. The panel unanimously supported the referee's initial decision of no red card, determining that Gabriel's action was not an act of serious foul play. The goal that was eventually disallowed rescinded any significant consequences from the incident.
- •Gabriel kicked Martinez's face during a set piece early in the match.
- •The panel agreed with the referee's decision to issue no red card.
- •The goal was ruled out later in the game, impacting the result.
- •Gabriel's actions were deemed reckless, not dangerous.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League lets Arsenal defender off the hook for kick to Chelsea goalkeeper’s face
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