Exclusive: Expected Arne Slot punishment after Liverpool accept Everton charges

Exclusive: Expected Arne Slot punishment after Liverpool accept Everton charges

Keith Hackett has revealed the punishment he expects Liverpool manager Arne Slot to receive after accepting an FA charge over his sending off against Everton.

The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told Football Insider that he expects the Dutchman and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff to be fined for what happened.

Both men were shown red cards at the end of what was a dramatic last ever Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park.

A late volley from James Tarkowski was enough to seal a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool, before generating plenty more drama after the final whistle.

Keith Hackett has spoken out on Arne Slot’s potential punishment following his Merseyside derby red card

Arne Slot sent off as Merseyside derby erupted

At full-time, Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure sparked a brawl by celebrating in front of the Liverpool supporters, leading to both he and Curtis Jones being sent off.

Meanwhile, Slot and Hulshoff were also shown red cards by referee Michael Oliver, after approaching him and engaging in an animated discussion on the pitch after that scuffle had died down.

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Both men, and the club have now accepted the charges brought against them as a result of that by the FA, which Hackett believes Slot has done for “convenience” with regards to his side’s title aspirations.

Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League table, eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal but having played a game more than the Gunners.

Position Club Played Points 1st Liverpool 26 61 2nd Arsenal 25 53 Current Premier League standings

Now, Hackett has given his verdict on just how the Reds boss might be punished after accepting his charge from the FA.

Liverpool given Arne Slot punishment prediction by Keith Hackett

Speaking to Football Insider about the punishment Slot could receive in the wake of his Merseyside derby red card and subsequent accepted charge, the former referee said:

“Depending on their previous record, that will determine the outcome of the sanction. I expect a fine.”

Liverpool face another huge game in their quest for the Premier League title on Sunday (23 February), with a trip to the Etihad to face current champions Man City.

They then follow that up by hosting their Carabao Cup final opponents Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday night (26 February).

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