Slot says Tarkowski tackle a ‘clear’ red card as refs body acknowledges mistake in Liverpool-Everton
- James Tarkowski fouled Alexis Mac Allister during the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
- The challenge happened in the 11th minute, and referee Sam Barrott issued a yellow card instead of a red.
- VAR reviewed the play but did not recommend overturning the on-field decision made by the referee.
- PGMOL acknowledged the foul met the standard for serious foul play; David Moyes admitted his team was lucky.
- Liverpool won the match 1-0, extending their lead in the Premier League, though Tarkowski is unlikely to face further action.
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Good to see PGMOL acknowledge mistakes, says Slot on Tarkowski tackle
During Liverpool’s 1-0 win, Tarkowski won the ball in a challenge with Mac Allister but his studs-up follow-through caught the Argentine midfielder. Tarkowski was shown a yellow card with VAR not intervening.
Soccer-Good to see PGMOL acknowledge mistakes, says Slot on Tarkowski tackle
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was good to see the refereeing body PGMOL admit the decision not to send off Everton's James Tarkowski in Wednesday's derby was wrong, with the Dutchman adding that mistakes are not uncommon in the Premier League. Read full story
Arne Slot responds to PGMOL red card admission and David Moyes unhappiness - 'I got the idea' - Liverpool Echo
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says welcomes the PGMOL admission that Everton captain James Tarkowski should have been sent off in Wednesday's Merseyside derby
Slot says Tarkowski tackle a ‘clear’ red card as refs body acknowledges mistake in Liverpool-Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot was happy to see England’s referees’ body acknowledge it was wrong to not award Everton defender James Tarkowski a red card for a dangerous tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby. Tarkowski was shown a yellow card for the foul that came early in Wednesday’s game at Anfield and was later described by the Premier League as reckless. The on-field sanction was upheld by the video a…
Slot says Tarkowski tackle a 'clear' red card as refs body acknowledges mistake in Liverpool-Everton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is happy to see England's referees' body acknowledge it was wrong to not award Everton defender James Tarkowski a red card for a dangerous tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby.
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