The officiating body PGMOL admitted a mistake in the Merseyside derby, stating that Everton's James Tarkowski should have been sent off for a reckless challenge. Referee Sam Barrott issued only a yellow card, which David Moyes acknowledged was fortunate. During a brief VAR check, the assistant referee did not deem the referee's decision a clear error. PGMOL argued that while Tarkowski touched the ball, his follow-through was serious foul play. Former goalkeeper Joe Hart weighed in, criticizing the challenge and noting its reckless nature.
James Tarkowski should have been sent off for a reckless challenge during the Merseyside derby, but was only cautioned, as per PGMOL.
The video assistant referee should have recommended a review, as Tarkowski's follow-through on Mac Allister met the threshold for serious foul play.
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