Fans are split over whether Jhon Duran should have received straight red card vs Newcastle as Premier League release statement
Updated 16:00 26 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 15:53 26 Dec 2024 GMT
Duran was sent for an early bath at St James' Park.
The Premier League have released a statement after Jhon Duran was handed a straight red card during Thursday's clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle – and the incident has sparked huge debate online.
In the 32nd minute at St James' Park, the in-form Duran appeared to lose his footing while in a foot race with Fabian Schar.
After barging into his opponent, the Colombian forward appeared to stamp on Schar's back with his stoods high before pushing his foot up towards the defender's head.
Many argued that the contact was accidental but moments later, referee Anthony Taylor brandished a red card, which clearly came as a surprise to Duran, who looked on in bewilderment as Villa went down to 10-men.
You can watch the incident in full below:
The Premier League would later issue a statement on the controversial incident. They wrote: "The referee issued a red card to Durán for violent conduct. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call."
Here's how fans on social media reacted.
One said: "Harsh I thought," and a second commented: "If you think this is a deserved red then you’ve never played football before."
A third wrote: "Can see why the referee would give that in real time. Don't think it's a red though."
A fourth said: "Seen players not walk for less than that Duran red, in real time I cannot for life of me see what he can do. Complete game changing decision," and a fifth added: "Duran red card wow, nah that was idiotic."
Did Duran deserve a straight red? Let us know in the comments.
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Topics: Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Premier League