"The laws of the game do not specifically reference it, so it is wrapped up in the description of violent conduct. That requires a player to have used or attempted to use 'excessive force or brutality'."
"It was felt that because Gabriel pushed with his head rather than striking, it did not meet the threshold for violent conduct as defined by the rules."
The match between Manchester City and Arsenal featured a notable confrontation between Erling Haaland and Gabriel. A physical tussle escalated in the 83rd minute when Gabriel pushed his head towards Haaland's face. Despite the potential for a red card, Gabriel received only a yellow card. The laws of the game do not explicitly define a headbutt, leading to subjective interpretations of violent conduct. The assistant referee deemed the incident not excessively aggressive, influencing the referee's decision to book both players instead of issuing a red card.
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