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By Seyi Babalola
The Premier League has issued a statement clarifying why Everton player Idrissa Gana Gueye received a straight red card early in the first half against Manchester United.
Gueye collided with his own teammate, Michael Keane, after a loose ball caused Bruno Fernandes’ effort to go wide.
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The referee deemed it “violent conduct” and sent him out.
A statement from the league read: “The referee’s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane.”
The sending-off appeared to galvanise Everton, as they took the lead before half-time thanks to a stunning effort from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
