Manchester Metropolis ahead Sergio Agüero might discover himself in sizzling water with the Premier League after grabbing assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis by the shoulder throughout Metropolis’s 1-Zero victory over Arsenal on Saturday.

The incident in query occurred simply earlier than halftime of the match in Manchester:

Gunners defender Gabriel appeared to clear the ball out of play off of Aguero’s foot. Massey-Ellis, a Premier League assistant ref since 2011 and one of many few feminine officers in England’s vaunted high flight, raised her flag and to sign for an Arsenal throw-in, a lot to the chagrin of the Metropolis striker.

Agüero instantly argued the decision. He confronted Massey-Ellis, pointing to the road, apparently satisfied that the ball was already on the opposite aspect of it when it struck him. When she walked away from him, Agüero grabbed her by the shoulder close to her neck, briefly pulling the official again towards the purpose line.

Massey-Ellis swatted Agüero’s hand away along with her left arm, and play resumed. Whereas middle referee Chris Kavanagh appeared to be in place to see the incident, he didn’t intervene, nor did Massey-Ellis ask him to.

The contact wasn’t violent, however clearly it was unwelcome. Touching referees or their assistants for any cause throughout play is mostly frowned upon. It might probably simply be punished by a yellow card. In any case, it appears possible that Agüero will likely be reminded of that reality earlier than Metropolis takes the sector once more. It’s additionally doable that the Premier League will self-discipline Agüero, who was making his first begin of the season for Metropolis after recovering from the knee harm he suffered over the summer season.

Raheem Sterling scored within the 23rd minute for the sport’s solely purpose:

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