Elbows or forearms?

[Hilly1618]

Can anyone explain to me please the difference between the two elbow/forearm incidents in the Bournemouth/Villa and New/Chelsea games? I thought right from the outset both were worthy of red cards.

 

[Tealeaf]

Mings doesn’t throw the elbow or arm. It comes up for certain but with the player coming from his blindside is a contributing factor to the incident. He doesn’t look behind him, and the arm goes up in part to make himself bigger. If he takes a swing or throws is backward then it’s different matter.

Jackson has a look at the Newcastle player first and then ensures he makes forceful contact. Not trying to play the ball or defend it hence different outcome.

 

[Hilly1618]

I felt Mings clearly looked behind and was well aware of the player approaching, but we all see things differently

 

[RustyRef]

I felt Mings clearly looked behind and was well aware of the player approaching, but we all see things differently

I agree that Mings knew where Scott was, and he then raised his arm to block him off but didn't really swing it. Whereas Jackson had a look and then swung his elbow.

If it wasn't for the injury to Alex Scott I don't think much would have been made of the Mings challenge. Not saying it can't be a red card, but rather it was very different to Jackson's.