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Ex-referee explains why Liam Cooper's Leeds United foul was a yellow and Casemiro shown red card

Former Premier League referee Dermott Gallagher believes Leeds United defender Liam Cooper was correctly shown a yellow card, despite a strong challenge on Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. The Whites captain lunged in to win the ball just inside the Fulham half, with Peter Bankes handing out a yellow card.

The incident was brought to light on Sky Sports, with their panel reviewing why it was the correct decision, rather than a red card being shown.

Gallagher told Ref Watch on Sky Sports: "Not for me. I talk about players going low. Both players are reaching for the ball, the ball is loose.

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