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The Digest:

In a bizarre Premier League moment, Everton's Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card for violent conduct against his own teammate, Michael Keane, during a match against Manchester United. The incident, which occurred just 13 minutes into the game, was confirmed by VAR as a "clear strike to the face."

Key Points:
  • Idrissa Gueye was sent off after appearing to strike teammate Michael Keane.
  • The incident happened in the 13th minute at Old Trafford.
  • Referee Tony Harrington's decision was confirmed by VAR.
  • The red card was for violent conduct against another player, even if a teammate.
  • This is the first such sending-off in the Premier League since 2008.
  • Pundit Gary Neville called the decision harsh, suggesting a yellow would have sufficed.
  • Fans online reacted with disbelief, many claiming "the game's gone."
In the high-stakes theatre of professional sport, this moment revealed a raw, unscripted truth: that the fiercest battles are sometimes not against the opposition, but against the frustrations within one's own ranks

Sources: Sky Sports, BBC Sport

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