Dermot Gallagher explains why Diogo Dalot was sent off for dissent in Man Utd’s goalless draw with Liverpool, but not Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd
INCIDENT: Diogo Dalot was shown two yellow cards in stoppage time, one after the other and both for dissent. His reaction is because the throw in is given the wrong way. Were the two bookings a bit harsh?
DERMOT SAYS: “The throw is not clearly given the wrong way. It is a United throw when you look at it again but when I first saw it I wasn’t convinced.
“You can’t act like Dalot did. It doesn’t look good and isn’t a good image to be portraying around the world.
“Whether you like it or not, that is the remit referees have been given this season. That is why there is such a high number of yellow cards for this type of offence.”
INCIDENT: In the first half at Anfield, Darwin Nunez was booked for a challenge on Jonny Evans. He complained about the decision and seemed to sarcastically clap the assistant referee for getting him booked.
So, should this not have been two yellow cards as well?
Mohamed Salah was also seen waving an imaginary card towards the referee, but was not booked.
DERMOT SAYS: “It’s so so difficult because this is not an exact science.
“On the one hand, you say to me I don’t want two yellow cards for Dalot, but two minutes later you say you want a yellow for Salah and three for Nunez.
“I have nowhere to go. Whichever way I jump, you will say I’m wrong.
“In the current climate the referee has no choice. I get that United fans will call for Nunez to be sent off but the referee didn’t choose to do it.”
Dermot on Rebecca Welch and Sam Allison appointments…
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Ref Watch:
“It’s a massive moment for both. It’s ground breaking for both Rebecca and Sam.
“It’s fantastic news and the message it sends out is that people can challenge other referees and get to the Premier League.”
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