During the Merseyside derby, Everton's James Tarkowski received a yellow card for a challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister. PGMOL later admitted that this decision was incorrect, clarifying that Tarkowski's actions constituted serious foul play, which should have warranted a red card. The referee was close to the incident, yet the VAR confirmed the initial decision to caution Tarkowski instead of sending him off. Multiple coaches expressed disbelief over the leniency of the initial call, highlighting the need for clarity in officiating standards within the Premier League.
The Premier League's refereeing body PGMOL admitted that Everton's James Tarkowski deserved a red card for his foul on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during the derby.
Referee Sam Barrott issued a yellow card for Tarkowski's challenge, but the PGMOL later stated that it met the threshold for serious foul play.
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