Alexis Mac Allister labelled ‘embarrassing’ after trying to get Arsenal man sent off

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was criticized as 'embarrassing' after going down theatrically following a clash of heads with Arsenal's Noni Madueke in the latter stages of a match that Arsenal won. The incident drew widespread condemnation as Mac Allister appeared to exaggerate the contact in an attempt to get Madueke sent off. The moment sparked debate about simulation and gamesmanship in football.