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Prem support Man Utd defender Lisandro avoiding red card against Chelsea

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Prem support Man Utd defender Lisandro avoiding red card against Chelsea
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The Premier League say the referee made the correct decision not to send off Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

The Argentine was in danger of getting a red card for a rash challenge on Cole Palmer.

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While the defender appeared to connect with Palmer’s knee, VAR reviewed the incident and cleared it.

The statement read: "The referee issued a yellow card to Martinez for a challenge on Palmer. VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of no red card, deeming that it was a reckless challenge."

Ex-United star Dion Dublin told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Martinez seems to show his studs. 

“Palmer puts the ball over his head. Martinez lifts his foot and brings him down. He's very lucky."