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."