MANCHESTER UNITED FANS LEFT BAFFLED BY LISANDRO MARTINEZ’S WILD CHALLENGE AGAINST CRYSTAL PALACE
Manchester United took on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening, looking to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League. While the Red Devils created numerous chances, they were unable to find the back of the net, leaving fans frustrated.
One incident that had fans scratching their heads was Lisandro Martinez’s wild challenge on the edge of the Palace box. The Argentine defender launched himself two-footed at the opponent, earning himself a yellow card from referee David Coote.
Reactions on social media were overwhelmingly negative, with fans expressing shock and disbelief at the lack of a red card. "Lisandro Martinez should not be getting away with this type of tackles, the intention alone worth a red card," one fan tweeted. Another added, "United fan but that was honestly a red card offence. How Lisandro Martinez is on the pitch despite having a VAR is beyond anyone."
The incident has left many questioning the efficacy of VAR in the Premier League. "Is Lisandro Martínez trying to set a Premier League record for most challenges that should have been a red card but somehow weren’t?" another fan joked.
For many, the challenge was a clear red card, regardless of whether it made contact or not. "Sorry but if a player jumps in like Lisandro Martinez just did it should be an automatic red card, regardless of whether it connects and breaks the player’s leg or not," someone else wrote.
In a match that was won 1-0 by Palace, Martinez’s moment of madness was a moment that could have changed the course of the game. For United fans, the lack of a red card will be a point of contention for some time.
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