Liverpool fans will be relieved to learn that Sadio Mané will not be sanctioned for his altercation with Arsenal defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on Saturday evening.
Despite going 1-0 down at Anfield on the weekend, Liverpool bounced back in the best way possible by scoring five of their own with no reply to send Arsenal packing all they way back to North London.
Roberto Firmino’s hattrick has stolen most of the headlines but had the Reds somehow dropped points, Sadio Mane’s crazy moment involving Stephan Lichsteiner might have received more attention and analysis.
After Lichtsteiner tried to elbow him moments before, Mane saw red and wrapped his hands around the Swiss defender’s neck from behind and although referee Michael Oliver awarded a free kick, the Liverpool forward escaped further punishment.
Liverpool face Manchester City on Thursday evening in a massive clash that has bona fide repercussions for the destiny of the Premier League title race. The Reds could go 10 points clear of the champions with a win at the Etihad.
It should come as a huge boost to the Reds that will not have to do without Mane for the trip up to Manchester after concerns were raised that he could receive a ban for his actions against Lichsteiner on Saturday.
The Senegal attacker has nine goals and one assist this season for Liverpool and is a vital part of the Liverpool attack.
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