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Arne Slots reacts after PGMOL admit James Tarkowski should have been sent off for horror challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Everton defender initially won the ball with his sliding challenge but followed through dangerously, catching the Argentine midfielder high on the leg. Referee Sam Barrott issued a yellow card, and after a VAR review, the decision stood, as officials <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-james-tarkowksi-alexis-mac-allister-red-card-shocking-challenge-liverpool/blt6fefb19027db1c2a" target="_blank">determined the challenge was "reckless"</a> but not a clear and obvious error.</p><p>Following a review of the incident, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has acknowledged that Tarkowski should have been sent off. The organization determined that the challenge met the criteria for serious foul play, which should have resulted in a VAR intervention to upgrade the yellow card to a red.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot accepted the PGMOL’s admission, emphasizing that mistakes happen in football.</p><p>"It is good that if they made a mistake, they acknowledged it," he told reporterse. "Mistakes are made in a football match – by us, by me, by referees."</p>

WHAT SLOT SAID

<p>With the Merseyside derby now behind them, Liverpool will turn their attention to their upcoming Premier League fixture against Fulham on April 6. The Reds remain at the top of the table, holding a 12-point lead over their nearest challengers and will be eager to maintain their momentum.</p>

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Arne Slots reacts after PGMOL admit James Tarkowski should have been sent off for horror challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister | Goal.com

Arne Slot had a message after PGMOL admitted that James Tarkowski should have been sent off for a horror challenge on Liverpool&apos;s Alexis Mac Allister.

Arne Slots reacts after PGMOL admit James Tarkowski should have been sent off for horror challenge on Liverpool&apos;s Alexis Mac Allister

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