During the first half of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, the match was tied at 0-0 with both teams at full strength. A key moment occurred when Everton's James Tarkowski tackled Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, forcefully impacting his leg. Despite the strong protests from Liverpool, Tarkowski received only a yellow card after a VAR check, leading commentators like Gary Neville to argue he should have received a red card. The first half was marked by Liverpool's struggles, setting the stage for a critical second half.
Gary Neville remarked that Tarkowski can count himself very fortunate not to have been sent off in his 300th Premier League appearance. 'That's a potential leg breaker. I think he is very lucky there.'
Despite the strong appeals of the Liverpool players and supporters, a yellow card was shown to Tarkowski, and this decision was confirmed after a VAR check.
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