Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has defended the decision not to award Aleksandar Mitrovic a red card for a nasty late challenge on Idrissa Gueye at the weekend.
The Fulham striker could count himself lucky to have escaped with just a yellow after seemingly stamping down on Gueye during the 0-0 draw at Craven Cottage. Referee John Brooks awarded the Serbian a yellow card initially, with VAR not deeming it worthy of another look.
The ECHO understands that the tackle was checked by VAR at Stockley Park, but it was decided that the challenge was low and came from a short distance so lacked intensity and impact - a justification that former Premier League ref Gallagher echoed on reflection this morning.
