Shearer criticises VAR for not sending off Dalot in Manchester derby
Former England striker Alan Shearer has voiced strong criticism of the decision to only book Diogo Dalot during the recent Manchester derby. Shearer believes the challenge deserved a red card and questioned the judgment of the video assistant referee. He argued that the VAR officials had enough evidence to make the correct call. The incident has sparked renewed debate about VAR consistency in the Premier League.
Match highlights
- Alan Shearer said the VAR made a mistake by not issuing a red card to Diogo Dalot.
- The referee, Anthony Taylor, gave a yellow card for the challenge, with VAR official Craig Pawson supporting the decision.
- Shearer noted that while the referee may have missed the incident in real time, the VAR team had sufficient footage to decide on a red card.
- The decision has led to further discussion about inconsistent VAR standards and serious foul play in the Premier League compared to European competitions.
