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Premier League panel rules Chris Kavanagh made error over Cole Palmer red card in Tottenham defeat

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Premier League panel rules Chris Kavanagh made error over Cole Palmer red card in Tottenham defeat
Key Things to Know
  • A Premier League panel ruled referee Chris Kavanagh erred by not sending off Cole Palmer.
  • Palmer committed a reckless, high-speed challenge on Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
  • The independent key match incidents panel reached a unanimous verdict regarding the missed red card.
The Story in 60 Seconds

An independent Premier League key match incidents panel has officially ruled that referee Chris Kavanagh made an error by not sending off Cole Palmer. The review determined that Palmer should have received a red card for a reckless, high-speed challenge against Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mateus Fernandes during Chelsea's fixture.

On-field referee Kavanagh allowed play to continue without dismissing Palmer, drawing substantial criticism from observers over player safety and officiating standards. The independent panel delivered a unanimous verdict declaring that the failure to issue a red card was a clear and obvious mistake.

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