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Ryan Gravenberch sent off as Liverpool faces Manchester City

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Ryan Gravenberch sent off as Liverpool faces Manchester City

Summary

Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card and was sent off during Liverpool's match against Manchester City on October 12, 2026. The incident occurred in the second half after a challenge on Jeremy Doku, leading to City securing a 3-0 victory. Pundits, including Peter Schmeichel and Freddie Ljungberg, criticized the referee’s decision as excessive and detrimental to the competitive nature of the fixture. The officiating decision has reignited questions surrounding referee appointment practices in the Premier League, especially regarding local officials officiating matches involving Manchester teams.

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•Gravenberch's dismissal came in the second half.
•Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City after the red card.
•Pundits called the referee's decision a significant mistake.
•Questions arose about the appropriateness of local officials for key matches.

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Peter Schmeichel and a handful of Viaplay pundits called out referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to award Ryan Gravenberch a second yellow card against Manchester City.The Dutchman was handed his marc...
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