A disciplinary panel has determined that Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer should have been sent off for a barge on Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during a recent Premier League match. The panel concluded that the challenge warranted a straight red card, which would have resulted in a three-match suspension for Palmer.
The incident, reviewed by the independent panel, has sparked debate over the consistency of refereeing decisions in the league. Palmer, who has been in strong form this season, avoided punishment during the match but the panel's retrospective assessment highlights the severity of the offence.
