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Alex Dakers

Brighton star escaped clear red card for 'cheating' against Liverpool, claims former chief referee

Battling: Jeremie Frimpong (L) vs Yankuba Minteh (R) was a key match-up at the Amex Stadium - (AFP via Getty Images)

Brighton star Yankuba Minteh should have been sent off for attempting to “cheat” during the Seagulls’ 2-1 home win over Liverpool, a former chief referee has claimed.

A key man for Fabian Hurzeler’s side this term, Minteh was a constant nuisance down the Reds’ right flank on Saturday, putting Jeremie Frimpong under unrelenting pressure and even tracking back to help defend against the Liverpool man at the other end.

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