‘Barely a foul’ – Carra criticises ‘shocking’ Gravenberch red card decision

Jamie Carragher heavily criticized referee Chris Kavanagh for sending off Ryan Gravenberch during Liverpool's 3-0 home defeat against Manchester City on October 11, 2026. The midfielder was shown a second yellow card for a challenge on Jeremy Doku when the game was tied at 0-0. Carragher labelled the dismissal a shocking decision, arguing that Gravenberch's first yellow card for a foul on Elliot Anderson was unjustified.

Following the red card, Manchester City took control as Erling Haaland scored less than three minutes later, followed by goals from Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki. Fellow Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane, Daniel Sturridge, and Micah Richards agreed that the decision significantly shifted the match in City's favor, while Gary Neville felt Gravenberch's second foul was also very soft.