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Liverpool Supporters Detect Unusual Jordan Pickford Interaction with Referee in Everton vs. Arsenal Clash

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In a weekend showdown during the 23/24 Premier League season, Everton aimed for their first victory as they squared off against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The match was characterized by intense moments and contentious decisions, with Liverpool supporters keenly observing one particular incident involving Jordan Pickford and an official.

Arsenal dominated the opening half, applying relentless pressure on Everton, but one of the most debated moments came when Gabriel Martinelli had a goal disallowed by VAR. The controversy ensued as Eddie Nketiah was deemed offside during the goal-scoring build-up.

During this heated period, Liverpool fans’ eagle eyes caught a glimpse of an altercation involving Pickford and a linesman. A video clip circulating on social media seemingly captured Pickford using offensive language directed at the official, with lip-reading enthusiasts claiming he uttered, “You fking p*k, f**k off!”

The incident quickly ignited a firestorm among Liverpool supporters, who called upon the Football Association to take action against Pickford. This demand for accountability stems from the precedent set when Reds captain Virgil van Dijk received an additional match ban for what was deemed ‘abuse’ toward an official.

One passionate fan expressed, “Anticipating another £100,000 fine and a one-match suspension for Jordan Pickford. Isn’t that right, @FA_PGMOL?”

Comparisons were inevitably drawn between Pickford’s incident and Van Dijk’s previous outburst. In the aftermath of Van Dijk’s tirade, which included the phrase ‘f**king joke’ directed at the referee, the FA issued a statement. It read, “Virgil van Dijk has been charged with a breach of FA rule E3.1 following Liverpool’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Sunday, 27 August.”

At the time, former Premier League referee Mike Dean commented on Van Dijk’s outburst, noting, “Van Dijk disagreed as he unleashed a verbal volley on fourth official Craig Pawson, which was out of line. Depending on what is written in the referee’s report, Van Dijk may find himself in further trouble with the football authorities.”