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Mattias Karen, Arsenal correspondent 6y

Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi won't face FA action for goal celebration vs. Cardiff

The FA has opted not to take action against Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi over his goal celebration in a 3-2 victory against Cardiff on Sunday.

Mustafi ran toward Granit Xhaka and crossed his arms over his chest with his hands intertwined in a gesture that resembles the double-headed eagle on Albania's flag after he opened the scoring with a powerful header against Cardiff.

The gesture was also performed by Xhaka and his Switzerland teammate Xherdan Shaqiri -- who like Mustafi are of Albanian descent -- at the World Cup in Russia this summer.

Xhaka, who delivered the corner for Mustafi's goal, was fined by FIFA for the celebration, which was seen as a political gesture by football's world governing body.

However, the FA opted against opening a disciplinary case, meaning Mustafi will not face any punishment.

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