Man United get new Lisandro Martinez red card referee verdict after Cole Palmer flashpoint
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEx-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was fortunate that his tackle on Chelsea's Cole Palmer lacked intensity after he escaped with a yellow card.
The Argentina defender left United supporters with hearts in their mouth during the second half when he caught Palmer, with his studs, by the halfway line.
Chelsea's star man - who used to play for Manchester City - had flicked the ball over Martinez's head prior to the wince-inducing challenge.
Initially, referee Rob Jones awarded a yellow card for the tackle. VAR officials took some time to evaluate that on-field decision, but decided to agree and no further action was taken. READ MORE: Premier League forced into two VAR statements after draw READ MORE: United have to back Amorim by getting rid of eight players On commentary, Gary Neville said that tackle was worthy of a red card, while Roy Keane believed Martinez was fortunate to get away with it, as well.
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