📸 Should John Stones have been sent off for this high tackle?

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Padraig Whelan·21 April 2021

📸 Should John Stones have been sent off for this high tackle?

The Super League controversy is over.

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But the VAR controversy shows no signs of leaving any time soon.

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Technology was involved, although the decision to send John Stones off on Wednesday night against Aston Villa rests with the referee.

He saw red for a challenge which was high and mistimed, albeit with no ill intent or malice.

John Stones OFF for this nasty tackle!
– Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Man City players should have been well aware the red card was coming out for John Stones after Leeds had Liam Cooper sent off for a very similar challenge earlier this month.... #AVLMCI
– Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Did the officials get it correct?

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