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Danny Bloomer

'In law, it is required' - Former Premier League referee slams Man City decision that saw Liverpool charged by FA

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has insisted Manchester City midfielder Rodri should have been sent off against Liverpool last weekend.

Rodri was shown a yellow card just after the half hour mark for purposely stopping a Liverpool counter attack, before then committing an almost identical offence just minutes later.

With the score at 1-1, referee Simon Hooper instead let Rodri off with a warning despite the vigorous protestations of several Reds players. Liverpool would end up being charged by the FA for their reaction.

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