Jordan Pickford has escaped retrospective punishment because of a “flawed process.” That is the view of former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher who even provides official updates to broadcasters on match days and expert analysis for their overseas TV shows.
Everton keeper Pickford has escaped a three match ban after his X-rated challenge on Liverpool ’s Virgil van Dijk because the Football Association deemed the match officials saw the incident at the time.
They will not then go back and change decisions. It is understood that referee Michael Oliver’s view was obstructed, a linesman had a good view and VAR David Coote saw it and did not deem it a red card or - in line with the Premier League guidance - suggest the referee go over to
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