Summary
During a recent match, Manchester United's player Diogo Dalot received a yellow card for a challenge on Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku. Some believe the decision should have been a red card, but the video assistant referee (VAR) supported the yellow card. This incident highlights differences in how match officials in the Premier League and European competitions assess serious foul play.
Key Facts
- Diogo Dalot received a yellow card for a challenge in a Manchester United vs. Manchester City match.
- Some, like former striker Alan Shearer, believe Dalot should have been sent off with a red card.
- The video assistant referee (VAR) supported the on-field decision of a yellow card, calling the contact "glancing."
- The Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) agreed with the yellow card decision, emphasizing the fast pace of Premier League games.
- UEFA, overseeing European competitions like the Champions League, would likely consider such a challenge as deserving a red card.
- The Premier League often allows more physical play compared to other European leagues.
- Last season, the Premier League reviewed errors concerning serious foul play incidents, but this season has not logged any such errors so far.
- A similar incident occurred in a Chelsea vs. Tottenham match, where VAR recommended a yellow card instead of a red for a similar challenge.
