Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi faces ban for grabbing Maupay by throat

The match saw The Seagulls stage a dramatic comeback to down the Gunners to cart home all the three points.

Lewis Dunks 75th goal cancelled out Nicolas Pepe’s opener before Maupay struck late to condemn Arsenal to an embarrassing defeat.

It was at the end of the stormy clash when Guedozi was involved in a bust-up with Maupay, with the row culminating to the Arsenal star grabbing the striker by the neck.

Matteo Guendouzi was involved in a bust-up with Neal Maupay at the closing stages of their league meeting. Photo: Getty Images.
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It is understood the incident was brewed after Maupay appeared to have had a hand in Bernd Leno’s knee injury that could see him side lined for weeks.

Mirror now reports Guedouzi could be facing an FA charge and potential ban ahead of his side’s meeting with Southampton.

Football Association chiefs are said to be waiting for referee Martin Atkinson’s report before deciding which action to take.

The publication added it is highly likely Guendouzi gets charged unless Atkinson says he saw the incident but decided not to take action.

The Frenchman’s possible ban will come as a massive blow to Mikel Arteta who currently has to contend with a growing number of injuries and suspensions just days after the resumption of the league.