Arsenal star at the center of betting probe unveiled
The FA said that bookmakers had alerted them to suspicious betting patterns around the incident
A yellow card given to Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is at the centre of a betting probe.
The midfielder, 29, was booked for time-wasting in the 88th minute of a Premier League match.
The FA said that bookmakers had alerted them to suspicious betting patterns around the incident
A video circulated online shows Xhaka being urged to take the free-kick by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the ref
The FA said that bookmakers had alerted them to suspicious betting patterns around the incident and they will look into the matter. There is no investigation into any player.
Xhaka was cautioned by referee Andre Marriner for delaying taking a free-kick during the Gunners’ 4-1 win at Leeds on December 18.
Bookies were alerted after a punter staked £65,000 on him being booked in the game, winning a £250,000 payout.
A betting source said: “This bet was flagged to all bookmakers because it was so big and it paid out. The investigation is looking at the bet rather than Xhaka’s behaviour —– it is not unusual for him to be carded at all.”
The Swiss international misses Sunday’s Premier League clash with Burnley after being red-carded in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool.
