FA launch investigation into yellow card received by Arsenal star

The FA are investigating a yellow card received by an Arsenal player in a Premier League game this season, according to reports.

It comes after bookmakers reported ‘suspicious betting patterns’ surrounding a Gunners star being booked.

Bookies flagged an ‘unusual amount of money being placed on the Arsenal player being shown a yellow’, according to the Athletic.

The FA said: “The FA is aware of the matter in question and is looking into it”.

The governing body are only looking into the matter at present and it is yet to become a full blown investigation.

Several gambling industry workers have described the betting pattern as ‘highly unusual’.

Such ‘spot betting’ has long been an issue for governing bodies as the outcomes are much easier for individuals involved in sporting events to manipulate.

The identity of the player in question is yet to be released.