Former England striker Darren Bent claimed Arsenal's Kai Havertz was "lucky" to escape punishment for pushing Porto manager Sergio Conceicao.

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• Bent slammed Havertz for 'naughty' push
• Shoved Porto boss Conceicao
• Haverz wasn't shown a card for incident

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Arsenal forward shoved Porto boss Sergio Conceicao on the sidelines after he failed to keep the ball in play during their second-leg Champions League Round of 16 clash at the Emirates. Despite his actions, the German international did not go into the referee's book and was just issued with a verbal warning after the incident.

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• WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

  Speaking on , pundit and ex-Tottenham and Sunderland star Bent claimed that Havertz was fortunate to escape a booking as he said: "Little bit naughty from Havertz, he's a little bit lucky there."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Porto manager also got involved in a controversial altercation with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after the match. He later alleged that the Spanish coach had insulted one of his family members who is no longer alive. He even claimed he got a similar treatment from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  With Arteta's side already out of the FA Cup, the Premier League leaders will next be seen in action after the international break when they take on reigning champions Manchester City in an important league clash away from home.

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