Gabriel Martinelli, the Arsenal winger, is expected to avoid further punishment from the Football Association (FA) after an incident where he shoved referee Sam Barrott during the dying moments of Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. The incident occurred in the 94th minute, as Martinelli attempted to take a quick free kick but instead pushed Barrott in the arm. Despite calls for a more severe penalty, including a potential red card, the FA has decided not to impose additional sanctions. Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey condemned Martinelli's behavior, stating it showed 'total disrespect' for the official. He emphasized that such actions could send a negative message to local referees. Ref Support UK, a charity that supports officials, echoed this sentiment, urging the FA to take action to prevent further incidents. This marks the second time this season that Martinelli has escaped retrospective punishment, following a previous incident involving Liverpool's Conor Bradley. Arsenal's defeat not only eliminated them from the FA Cup but also dampened their hopes for a treble this season, leaving them to focus on the Champions League and Premier League.