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Wouldn't any type of hair pull be under 'excessive force'? It's not a footballing action and therefore any force behind pulling hair would be deemed excessive?

I really am unsure what the debate is about? First action - normal and a footballing action jumping for the ball. Second movement - yanks the hair. Sorry, but I can't see anything other than a red. If, however, it was all one action and chance involved, I could see why it's could be debatable.

I think it's really unprofessional. Tell them to go away, if they don't, caution them all. Its intimidation from the Chelsea players.

Just out of interest, why didn't you show all the Chelsea holding offenses the other end? The biggest issue I saw in the match was the appalling lack of understanding what advantage is. The ref stopped three(!) Arsenal counter attacks when they outnumbered Chelsea defenders, but the ref stopped...

Was anyone surprised at the lack of red for DOGSO for Calafori yesterday? VAR gave penalty and once that happened surely it's a red for DOGSO? He wasn't playing the ball, he was pulling the shirt, so the 'double jeopardy rule' doesn't come into play. Was Kepa's positioning enough to put doubt...

If you watch it again, you could say he punches him in the chest first, while competing for the ball. Don't mind that, bit of benefit of doubt. But the punch in the head, when the ball was out of play, not playable for either player, there is simply no justification for it.

Had Maguire's arm been beside him or close, it would make sense, but it was outstretched and away from his body. From IFAB website for examples for law 12 : An attacker (Team A) attempts to pass the ball. A defender (Team B) makes a slide tackle to block the pass. The ball touches the right...

Was Maguire falling over? Or was he throwing his body on the line and making himself a lot bigger to stop a goal?

Everton player got sent off for a little friendly slap round the face. Martinez punched Jesus in the back of the head. Something you get disqualified for in boxing. I can guarantee ref watch will say there wasn't enough 'force'. The Maguire handball is the one I don't get. Flung himself in...

Think there is a massive overreaction online about this. These are Slot's comments and a manager speaking sense: Arne Slot: "I don't know Gabriel Martinelli but he comes across as a nice guy. "The problem for him, and it's a problem in general in football, is that there is so much...

What is your rationale for it not to be C&O? He is through on goal and it's DOGSO

Would love to hear the audio for the Thiago incident. Didn't win the ball, last defender, literally wipes out the player. DOGSO.

Not to mention the handball too. Not sure how much further away from the body a hand could possibly be. Baffled that wasn't given.

negligible - key term here. We've seen much worse with greater force get away with intentional kicks/stamps/punches and nothing given at all. Negligible is subjective. This was hardly a slap imo. Team mates showing passion. However, the ref decided in his view it's enough force. So I don't...

Referee just missed the textbook double caution for Bradley... Such a shame as that was exactly what was taught when the rule came out!

Definitely a clenched fist. Regardless of force... That sort of action should not be on a football pitch and should warrant a red card.

I can only imagine there was 'not enough force' for the palace player to avoid a red card. But how is such a clear piece of violent conduct allowed?! The rules there are simply not up to standard. A clear punch to the body out of frustration/due to petulance is VC red card all day every day.

What makes today worse is Gyrokeres moves the ball onto the foot, not Pope making a challenge. So pundits making out it's a good tackle is just ridiculous. Nevertheless, it's not a clear and obvious error. It's another glaring human error this weekend. Also, Arsenal denied another penalty with...

What is clear and obvious? Ref is literally looking right at it from a few meters. What has he missed that was right in front of him? Attacker is making an action to play the ball, ref has seen the same, play on. Football is a contact sport after all