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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
John Brewin

Everton launch appeal against Calvert-Lewin’s red card at Crystal Palace

Dominic Calvert-Lewin shows his surprise at referee Christopher Kavanagh’s decision.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin shows his surprise at the referee Christopher Kavanagh’s decision. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters

Everton have appealed against the VAR-assisted red card Dominic Calvert-Lewin received at Crystal Palace.

The striker’s tackle on Nathaniel Clyne in the 79th minute of the goalless FA Cup third-round draw at Selhurst Park led to a VAR review. Calvert-Lewin was dismissed by Christopher Kavanagh for what was deemed to be a studs-up challenge once the referee had seen replays. Play had initially been allowed to run on.

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