Reporter Geoff Shreeves has offered further insight into a clash between Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and linesman Constantine Hatzidakis.
The Scotland international was furious as he headed down the tunnel at half-time during Liverpool vs Arsenal after an altercation with the official.
Sky Sports cameras captured Hatzidakis throwing an elbow towards Robertson as he contested a decision just after the interval whistle.
Reporter Shreeves who is positioned around the tunnel area during matches was able to add further insight into the incident.
He explained: "Well, when they came into the tunnel at half-time I can tell you that Andy Robertson was absolutely apoplectic.
"He was stunned even. He said 'he has just elbowed me in the throat, the linesman. The linesman has elbowed me in the throat'.
"Jordan Henderson the Liverpool captain was well aware of it, he led the demonstrations with referee Paul Tierney.
"After that they got taken away. Extraordinary scenes."
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