How Man Utd's Diogo Dalot's Controversial Challenge on Man City's Jeremy Doku Divides Fans
Find out why Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot's challenge on Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku sparked outrage in the footballing world. Despite dodging a red card, the incident left fans in disbelief. Let's delve into the details.
The reason why Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot escaped a red card for a rash challenge on Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has been revealed. In the 11th minute of a frenetic Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday, Dalot caught Doku on the knee but was only given a booking. VAR backed up referee Anthony Taylor's decision, much to the dismay of many on social media.According to the Premier League Match Centre, Dalot's challenge was 'reckless' but the contact was merely 'glancing' and not with 'excessive force'. MORE TO FOLLOW.While former United player and Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville felt it was the right decision to keep Dalot on the pitch, football fans from other teams strongly disagreed. Some believed that this was another example of inconsistent refereeing, while others felt City were "absolutely robbed".@elsdawg wrote on X: "HOW THE HELL ISNT THIS A RED CARD FOR DALOT?????"@Lea_EFC mused: "Gary Neville telling everyone that this tackle from Diogo Dalot is not a Red Card. Sure Gary."@tculer4 commented, "Manchester City are absolutely getting robbed here, Dalot with a reckless tackle that is a straight red card and 5 games ban at least not given. There wasnt any VAR check also this is very unfair and pathetic."@georgeachillea tweeted: "Consistency in decisions is an absolute joke btw… whether it should or shouldn’t be by fan thoughts, doesn’t change the fact other players have been sent off for far less than what Dalot just did. All they’ve looked at this season is “studs high on leg” but decided this time that it isn’t red? Just confusing tbh."@10blended added: "That Dalot challenge is the dirtiest I’ve seen in my 50 years of watching football."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
The Controversial Challenge: Was Diogo Dalot Lucky to Escape a Red Card?
In the 11th minute of the highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Diogo Dalot's challenge on Jeremy Doku caused a stir. Although the referee opted for a yellow card, many onlookers felt it warranted a more severe punishment. Despite VAR's intervention supporting the on-field decision, the incident led to heated debates on social media.
Reactions from Fans and Pundits
The reaction to Dalot's challenge was polarized, with former United player Gary Neville defending the referee's verdict, while fans from other teams vehemently disagreed. Social media platforms were flooded with contrasting opinions, highlighting the contentious nature of the incident. The inconsistency in refereeing decisions and the perceived injustice towards Manchester City added fuel to the fiery discourse.
Reflecting on the Incident
The clash between Dalot and Doku not only exposed the divergent views within the footballing community but also shed light on the challenges faced by match officials in making split-second decisions. The aftermath of the incident underscores the intense scrutiny under which Premier League referees operate and the ensuing ripple effects of contentious calls on the pitch.
