Tears, Tensions, and a Late Stretcher: The Klopp-esque Derby That Stole the Spotlight
8 January 2026
Match Incident in the Final Minutes
Liverpool suffered a heavy blow in their match against host Arsenal this evening, which finished 0-0 in the 21st Premier League round.
Bradley's Injury and the On-field Response
In stoppage time, Liverpool's Conor Bradley attempted to control the ball, but he was struck near the touchline.
The injury looked serious, but Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli threw the ball to collide with Bradley, then forcefully tried to push him off the pitch, prompting Liverpool players to defend their teammate.
Martinelli received the yellow card, while Bradley left the pitch on a stretcher, with reports from inside the stadium that he cried on exit, noting that his teammate Joe Gomez came on as his replacement.
Reactions and Aftermath
Former Manchester United player Gary Neville commented on the scene on Sky Sports: 'You can't push him off the pitch! You can't do that at all... this is really bad... I think an apology is required'.
Neville added: 'Bradley is being transported now on a stretcher... frankly, I am very angry with Martinelli... disgraceful conduct'.
Punchlines: If drama paid the bills, this match would retire as a blockbuster. And if tears counted, Bradley would lead the league. Also: the stretcher deserves a cameo in the next episode.
