"In law, a red card for violent conduct is considered when a player uses or attempts to use excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball. However, such an action can be judged as a yellow card for adopting an aggressive attitude if the referee deems the contact as negligible."
"VAR John Brooks would have taken the lead from the on-field communications from Anthony Taylor when reviewing this incident. Taylor's view of the possible violent act by Gabriel and its subsequent contact was very credible, having all the information available to him and gave his rationale accordingly."
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the Premier League often causes controversy regarding decision-making. A recent incident involved a potential red card for violent conduct during a match between Arsenal and Manchester City. Referee Anthony Taylor issued a yellow card to Gabriel for headbutting Erling Haaland, and VAR John Brooks confirmed this decision, believing no clear error was made. The laws allow for a yellow card if the contact is deemed negligible, which Taylor justified based on his assessment of the situation.
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