Premier League stars could face sanctions for over the top celebrations that 'cross over into mockery or criticism' of their rivals.
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Premier League players warnedCould face sanctionsLewis-Skelly mocked Haaland last weekendFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Per , the Premier League will monitor the celebrations of players after scoring goals and could even impose sanctions if they consider them to be insensitive or provocative towards the opposition players and fans. The decision has been taken after several players have been criticised for their post-goal antics in recent weeks.
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During Arsenal's 5-1 thumping win over Manchester City at the weekend, young Gunner Myles Lewis-Skelly trolled Erling Haaland by copying his celebration, sitting in a meditation pose, after scoring his maiden Premier League goal. Last month, Iliman Ndiaye received a yellow card after scoring the winner for Everton against Brighton as he celebrated by flapping his arms like a seagull.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
Speaking to , Premier League's chief football officer, Tony Scholes said: "There's a balance. I think we all like to see celebrations. Some of the celebrations have been very funny, entertaining, but there's a line. Once it crosses over into mockery or criticism then we would need to deal with it."
AFPWHAT NEXT?
The Premier League has been put on hold as some teams will be involved in their respective FA Cup fourth-round fixtures this weekend. League action will resume on February 12 with Liverpool taking on Everton in the Merseyside derby.