Palmer red card decision defended by Keown after Chelsea loss
A Match of the Day pundit supports the dismissal of Cole Palmer during Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham.
At a glance
- Cole Palmer was sent off during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham
- Martin Keown agreed with the red card decision
- Keown suggested Palmer could have been dismissed earlier for another incident
Match of the Day analyst Martin Keown has backed the red card shown to Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The former Arsenal defender said Palmer was fortunate not to have received a straight red for an earlier incident in the match.
Why it matters
The decision affects Chelsea's disciplinary record and raises questions about consistency in match officiating.
Original reporting
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