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Martinelli pushed referee Sam Barrott in the FA Cup quarter-finals vs. Southampton Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gabriel Martinelli is not expected to face further disciplinary action from the Football Association after pushing referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal\u2019s FA Cup defeat to Southampton.<\/p>\n

Martinelli, 24, was shown a yellow card in stoppage time of his side\u2019s quarter-final loss on Saturday after pushing Barrott on the arm as he attempted to gather the ball and take a free kick quickly.<\/p>\n

Given on-field referee Barrott took action during the game by cautioning the Brazil international, he is not expected to face any retrospective disciplinary sanctions from the FA.<\/p>\n

The incident took place in the 94th minute of Saturday\u2019s fixture at St Mary\u2019s, with Arsenal trailing 2-1. The Premier League leaders were beaten by their Championship opponents following Shea Charles\u2019 85th-minute winner. Victor Gyokeres had earlier cancelled out Ross Stewart\u2019s opener.<\/p>\n

It marks the second time this season Martinelli has avoided further FA action after a controversial incident during a game. The winger was booked but not punished further after attempting to push injured Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley off the pitch during January\u2019s Premier League fixture.<\/p>\n

Similarly, because the incident was spotted by on-field referee Anthony Taylor and Martinelli was shown a yellow card, he did not face any retrospective sanctions.<\/p>\n

\u201cConor and l have messaged and l\u2019ve already apologised to him,\u201d Martinelli wrote on Instagram after the game. \u201cI really didn\u2019t understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to say I\u2019m deeply sorry for reacting. Sending Conor all my best again for a quick recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Martinelli has made 43 appearances in all competitions this season, providing 11 goals and five assists.<\/p>\n

Arsenal return to action against Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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