Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes John McGinn was rightfully sent off during Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. Matters were made worse by the fact McGinn was shown a straight red card during the contest for his forceful challenge on Destiny Udogie in the 65th minute. That's why he [the referee] did really well because if you see where John McGinn comes from, he comes a long way and with speed and intensity. READ MORE: What Aston Villa might have to do to ensure they are PSR compliant this seasonREAD MORE: What John McGinn did after red card as Aston Villa show Tottenham too much respect in thrashingOffering his view on the incident after the full-time whistle, Emery said: "John has played here and been strong, comfortable and very passionate. The red card can be a red card but no bad intentions.

Source: Express March 11, 2024 14:04 UTC