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Liverpool forward Mane cleared to face Man City despite Arsenal clash

Sadio Mane will be available for Liverpool's key Premier League trip to champions Manchester City after avoiding punishment for a confrontation during the weekend win over Arsenal.

The Senegal international wrapped his hands around the neck of Gunners defender Stephan Lichtsteiner during the 5-1 success at Anfield on Sunday.

Referee Micheal Oliver awarded a free-kick for the incident but the Football Association have not deemed the episode worthy of further action.

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The FA can take retrospective action for violent conduct and off-the-ball offences even if the officials fully observe the incident.