Premier League issues warning after Myles Lewis-Skelly celebration vs Man City The Premier League has warned that players could face punishment for ‘mockery’ celebrations after Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicked Erling Haaland in Arsenal’s victory over Manchester City at the weekend.
Jamie Vardy also goaded Tottenham supporters in Leicester’s 2-1 win on January 26 but faced no punishment after he pointed at the Premier League badge on his shirt and gestured a zero towards the Spurs fans.
The Arsenal defender has faced criticism for copying Haaland’s meditation pose after scoring his side’s third goal in their 5-1 win against the Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The Premier League’s chief football officer, Tony Scholes, told Sky Sports on Wednesday: ‘There’s a balance.
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