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Holgate and Firmino set for retrospective trouble?

Mason Holgate and Roberto Firmino controversially clashed during the derby.

Two players from both sides in Everton defender Mason Holgate and Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino could possibly be charged by the English Football Association for a classic derby flash-point.

It all started when Holgate shoved Firmino into the main-stand crowd as the Brazilian shielded the ball from his opponent. Firmino - clearly incensed by the Everton youngster - was quick to get up and seek retaliation but referee Bobby Madley quickly intervened, with the aid of several teammates from both sides to separate the pair, diffusing the situation.

The offence from the Brazilian seems to be what he said to Holgate as the referee got in his way, with the forward reportedly set to face an investigation into the matter. Liverpool released a post-match statement affirming their willingness to co-operate with the powers that be, declining to comment further until the issue, if still present, is resolved.

Meanwhile Holgate left multiple supporters and experts questioning just why he wasn't punished for shoving his opponent into the crowd and could face a retrospective FA Charge for that as well as making physical contact with the referee during the flashpoint.