More infoManchester United right‑back Diogo Dalot avoided a red card for his challenge on Jeremy Doku during Saturday's derby against Manchester City, and the Premier League have now issued an explanation. The Premier League Match Centre, which clarified the incident, deemed the challenge neither forceful nor intense. Before the Premier League issued their clarification, Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury said: "VAR has confirmed that a yellow card is the right outcome. Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester United Facebook pageFletcher had himself stepped in after Ruben Amorim was dismissed following his explosive comments about the club. The former Reds midfielder oversaw two matches - the 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley and the 2-1 FA Cup third‑round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 19:31 UTC