The Premier League have issued an explanation after Lisandro Martinez was sent off on his injury return in Manchester United’s clash with Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday night.
The Argentine defender was dismissed for violent conduct after pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair while going up for a header, marking a second Premier League game in a row in which United have had a player sent off.
In March’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, Harry Maguire was also shown a straight red card when he desperately grabbed Evanilson late in the second half, conceding a penalty for the hosts’ second goal.
Premier League Explain Martinez’s Red Card
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez staring
Premier League Match Centre issued an explanation following Martinez’s second-half red card, saying VAR confirmed the Argentine was guilty of violent conduct.
This aligned with referee Paul Tierney’s on-field decision, who said: “Manchester United's six is guilty of pulling his hair, violent conduct, final decisions is a red card.”