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Liverpool manager Arne Slot received a red card in the aftermath of a dramatic 2-2 draw against Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on February 12, 2025.

The incident occurred after James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equalizer denied Liverpool a crucial victory.

Slot was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver immediately following an angry-looking handshake at the end of the match.

The Premier League later clarified that Slot was dismissed for “using offensive, insulting, or abusive language”.

Speaking about the incident two days later, Slot admitted that his emotions got the better of him:

“What happened was the extra time, [the] additional five times it ended up being eight [minutes], the emotions got the better of me.

If I could do that differently, I am hoping to do it differently next time”.

Now the FA has released a statement on the matter.

What did the FA statement say about Arne Slot?

The Independent Regulatory Body reviewed all evidence, including referee Michael Oliver’s match report, any written submissions from Liverpool, and additional supporting materials provided by both parties.

Given that this is a “non-standard” charge (indicating its seriousness), a formal hearing was held and the conclusion laid out by the FA:

“An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff in relation to the Premier League fixture between the clubs on Wednesday 12 February.”

“It was alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way following the final whistle.”

“Everton and Liverpool admitted the charges, and the Regulatory Commission imposed £65,000 and £50,000 fines on them respectively following a hearing.

“It was alleged that the Liverpool head coach acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.”

“Arne Slot admitted the charge, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a two-match touchline suspension and £70,000 fine.”

They added on Sipke Hulshoff:

“It was alleged that the Liverpool assistant head coach acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official, which led to his dismissal?

It was further alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official after being sent off.

“Sipke Hulshoff admitted the charge, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a two-match touchline suspension and £7,000 fine.”

“The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course.”

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