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Man United star could be banned for celebration against Arsenal

Matheus Cunha was caught swearing by a camera after scoring Man United’s winner against Arsenal
Matheus Cunha was caught swearing by a camera after scoring Man United’s winner against Arsenal (REUTERS)
  • Matheus Cunha could face a ban after an expletive outburst caught on camera during Manchester United's celebrations against Arsenal on Sunday.
  • Cunha scored a late goal, securing a 3-2 victory for his side and maintaining their 100 percent record under interim boss Michael Carrick.
  • Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury issued an apology live on air following the incident.
  • The Football Association (FA) rules state that "offensive, insulting or abuse language and/or gestures" can lead to retroactive disciplinary action if caught on camera.
  • Wayne Rooney previously received a two-game ban for a similar incident of swearing into a camera, which could be a precedent for Cunha.
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