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Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool, referees’ body says
Everton's James Tarkowski challenges Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister which results in a yellow card for the Everton player during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday April 2, 2025
REFEREE chiefs have accepted Everton defender James Tarkowski should have been shown a red card in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.
Tarkowski was shown a yellow card, which was upheld by VAR, for an early foul on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The Everton defender clearly won the ball, but caught Mac Allister high on the back of the calf with his follow-through.
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