Ronald Koeman suggested the referee, Bobby Madley, evened up his dismissal of Manchester City’s Kyle Walker by also showing Everton’s Morgan Schneiderlin a red card in the 1-1 draw between the sides at the Etihad Stadium. The second of these came when the right-back was adjudged to have elbowed the Everton centre-forward, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Duncan Ferguson, the Everton assistant coach, had remonstrated with the fourth official, Michael Oliver, regarding Walker’s challenge and this may have influenced Madley. Schneiderlin was furious with Agüero, believing he had play-acted to ensure the red card. “I am sure I am focused on Everton but I am sure I’ll speak to Gareth Southgate over the next few days.

Source: The Guardian August 21, 2017 22:50 UTC