Was Jacob Ramsey's second yellow card correct?

No, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel ruled that Jacob Ramsey should not have received a second yellow card, deeming it a slip rather than simulation.

Will VAR review second yellow cards in the Premier League?

Yes, second yellow cards will be reviewed by VAR starting from next season, though with strict criteria for overturning decisions.

What was the outcome of the Newcastle vs. Manchester United match?

Newcastle won the match 2-1, with William Osula scoring a late winner.

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Newcastle Player Wrongly Red-Carded: KMI Panel Rules

17 Mar

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Summary

Jacob Ramsey's second yellow card was deemed incorrect by the KMI Panel.
The panel found Ramsey's foot slipped, not an attempt to deceive.
VAR will review second yellow cards starting next season.

Newcastle Player Wrongly Red-Carded: KMI Panel Rules

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel has determined that Newcastle United's Jacob Ramsey was wrongly issued a second yellow card in their recent 2-1 victory over Manchester United. The incident occurred in first-half added time when Ramsey was cautioned for simulation after going down following an encounter with the goalkeeper.

The panel's review, decided by a 3:2 vote, found that Ramsey's left foot appeared to slip as he moved past the goalkeeper, suggesting it was not an intentional attempt to deceive the referee. This marks the first instance this season where the KMI Panel has concluded a player was incorrectly dismissed for a second caution.