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Jack Flintham

Gary Neville disagrees with Graeme Souness' verdict on Marcel Sabitzer's potential red card

Gary Neville has claimed that Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer's challenge on Wout Faes lacked the required force to justify a red card during the victory over Leicester City.

At half-time on Sky Sports' Super Sunday, Souness was left livid with the officials after Sabitzer did not receiving a sending off for a studs up tackle on the Foxes' defender on the edge of their penalty area. Discussing the moment, the 69-year-old said: "100 per cent, I think this is a red card for several reasons.

"Sabitzer has turned side on to him, which is a classic case of if you're going to go and do someone, that's how you're going to go and do it. If he makes contact with the ball, what's he going to do with the ball?

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