Raheem Sterling was very lucky to avoid a red card after his reckless challenge on Dele Alli during Manchester City's league clash with Tottenham.
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The City star caught Alli high on his leg as match referee Mike Dean brandished a yellow card for his tackle.
The foul was then reviewed by VAR but, to the surprise of many, Sterling's yellow card was not upgraded to a red card.
VAR FOR STERLING TACKLE :tv:
Mourinho is livid with Sterling's tackle on Alli but the video assistant referee sticks with Mike Dean's call for a yellow.
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Jose Mourinho cut an animated figure on the touchline after seeing the challenge for himself on the monitor. He then remonstrated with the fourth official.
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VAR failing to overturn Sterling's initial caution sent social media into overdrive.
If Dele Alli had a serious injury like Andre Gomes, Sterling would be off. And that's why the effect of a tackle shouldn't determine the punishment.
- Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) February 2, 2020
#thfc Sterling very lucky not to go for a late, studs-up challenge on Alli, who turned his ankle but is up and trying to walk it off.
- Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) February 2, 2020
How can VAR not give a red card for Sterling foul? All day long that is a red card. And with the help of VAR that should be switched. But it isn't and proves once again that VAR is a joke. Don't bother having it if the refs can't use it correctly. #Spurs #EPL
- Matt Reed (@reed172) February 2, 2020
just seen the foul of sterling on dele similar to when aubameyang got a red card VAR has no consistency #TOTMCI
- Angello (@frostdangelo) February 2, 2020
"No difference in that and Aubameyang'a red against Palace. No consistency," one social media user.
A second tweeted: "Disgusting tackle and even worse decision! Wow VAR."
A third tweeted: "Honestly how can you allow someone to continue playing after a tackle like that. Could have broke his ankle. VARCHESTER CITY."
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Topics: Manchester City, Spurs, Football News, Football, Sterling, Premier League, Alli
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