FA to investigate ’allegation’ following Mereyside derby confrontation

The Football Association is to make enquiries into an incident between Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Everton’s Mason Holgate in Friday night’s FA Cup tie.

The Football Association is to make enquiries into an incident between Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Everton’s Mason Holgate in last night’s FA Cup tie.

Referee Bobby Madley made reference to an allegation which had been reported to him, understood to be by the Toffees defender on the pitch and Everton officials after the match, and the governing body will now take a look at the flashpoint.