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Alexis Mac Allister branded a ‘joke’ by Liverpool legend for Arsenal antics

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| Sports Reporter Published November 1, 2026 7:24pm Updated November 1, 2026 7:24pm Alexis Mac Allister tried and failed to get Noni Madueke sent off (Picture: REUTERS) Alexis Mac Allister’s attempts to get Noni Madueke sent off during Liverpool’s defeat to Arsenal have been branded a ‘joke’ and ’embarrassing’ by Reds legend Jamie Carragher. Jurrien Timber took umbrage with that and Madueke then got involved, squaring up to the Liverpool star and as their heads briefly met, Mac Allister went down holding his forehead.



Mac Allister initially clashed with Jurrien Timber (Picture: Getty Images) Carragher made his feelings very clear on Mac Allister’s action, calling the World Cup winner ’embarrassing’ for his ‘joke’ of a response to the coming together. ‘I’m delighted he never got sent off there. Mac Allister has been ridiculed for his reaction (Picture: Getty Images) ‘I’m a Liverpool fan, that’s a joke from Mac Allister but it’s got to stop.

It read: ‘The referee’s call of no violent conduct by Madueke on Mac Allister was checked and confirmed by VAR. ‘VAR: “All of the situations have been checked and cleared. There is some contact as Madueke and Mac Allister square-up.