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Liverpool News: Sadio Mane deserved red card against Man City, claims Rio Ferdinand
SADIO MANE deserved to be sent off for his challenge on Ederson yesterday, claims Rio Ferdinand.
Liverpool's Sadio Mane was sent off for this challenge
Mane was red carded midway through the first half of Liverpool’s clash at Manchester City.
The Senegal forward made contact with Ederson’s face when leading high with his boot in a 50/50 challenge.
Jon Moss’ decision to dismiss the player caused outcry on social media, with fans claiming Mane had not intended to hurt Ederson.
But Ferdinand reckons that misses the point of why Moss sent him off.
“I believe it's a red card,” the former Manchester United defender said on BT Sport.
“I think 10 years ago it is probably debatable and people would be saying it's a yellow card.
“But in this day and age with the rules as they are it's dangerous play, simple as that.
“Up to that point Liverpool were the more dangerous team and that game changed on that decision.”
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Liverpool were 1-0 down at the time of the dismissal after Sergio Aguero had given City the lead.
But two goals apiece from Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane secured a 5-0 victory for the hosts, with Liverpool failing to record a shot after half time.
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