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Moment Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero grabs female assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis around the neck as he disputes a throw-in during win over Arsenal on Saturday - as football authorities decide NOT to punish him

This is the moment Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero grabs a female assistant referee around the back of the neck during a dispute over a throw-in.

The Argentinian forward is seen putting his left on on Sian Massey-Ellis during last night's 1-0 win over Arsenal.

Today it has been revealed that the striker will not be punished for the incident, which has prompted anger from those in football, as well as sports writers and an MP.

Meanwhile City manager Pep Guardiola defended his player, insisting the striker’s action was clearly not aggressive.

He said: ‘Come on guys, Sergio is the nicest person I have met in my life.