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Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi avoids FA action

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has avoided FA action after his bust-up with Brighton striker Neal Maupay on Sunday.

The Gunners slipped to a 2-1 loss as Maupay struck in stoppage time after Brighton captain Lewis Dunk had earlier cancelled out Nicolas Pepe's opener at the Amex Stadium.

Earlier in the game, Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno appeared to suffer a serious knee injury as he fell awkwardly with Maupay in close proximity, with the Germany international gesturing his displeasure to the forward as he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher.

After hitting the last-gasp winner, Maupay was confronted at the full-time whistle with Guendouzi placing his hands on his fellow Frenchman.

The London Evening Standard says the incident was missed by referee Martin Atkinson but it was picked up and reviewed by the video assistant referee and so Guendouzi will face no further action.

The Football Association has warned and reminded both Brighton and Arsenal of their responsibilities following the two sides coming together at the end of the game.

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