Everton back sent off for hair pulling in Everton vs. Wolves
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Everton failed to beat rock bottom Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium with David Moyes left furious as the Toffees had both Michael Keane and Jack Grealish sent off by Thomas Kirk, officiating only his
On-pitch official Sam Barrott and VAR Michael Salisbury both overlooked the foul, much to the dismay of the home crowd and Toffees manager David Moyes. In the immediate aftermath of the decision, the Premier League Match Centre said there was “insufficient” contact to warrant a penalty.
Everton were denied a penalty through VAR, yet Fulham got a spot-kick. It shows why VAR and penalties will never be consistent.
Chelsea could have given up a penalty to Fulham, but the VAR stuck with the on-field decision. Was it the right call?
38’ – Armstrong winning over many Evertonians today with his effort. Got into it with Mosquera at the corner flag and giving the Wolves defence fits. Wolves counter on the other side and it takes both Tarky and Keane to handle the burly Arokodare who has been throwing himself around.
Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has said.