Jamie Carragher calls out Liverpool star for 'ridiculous' Arsenal incident: 'It's got to stop'

Mac Allister criticized for theatrical dive and slapping Odegaard during Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Arsenal; Carragher calls for end to such 'embarrassing' behavior in the Premier League.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, with Kai Havertz scoring in the first half. The match was marred by a flashpoint in the closing stages involving Alexis Mac Allister, who slapped Martin Odegaard on the back of the head while the Arsenal captain was on the ground following a foul. Mac Allister then fell theatrically to the ground clutching his face after contact with Noni Madueke, appearing to seek a red card for the Arsenal defender. Madueke, already on a yellow card, was not sent off after VAR review, with both Mac Allister and Jurrien Timber receiving bookings instead.

Jamie Carragher strongly criticized Mac Allister's conduct on Sky Sports, calling it "embarrassing" and "a joke." The Liverpool legend urged the Premier League, referees, and managers to crack down on such behavior, saying players are exploiting the system to gain unfair advantages. "It's got to stop. It's ridiculous," Carragher said, calling for action from PGMOL chief Howard Webb and the league to end red cards being awarded for head-to-head contact where players deliberately go down.