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Howard Webb Defends Ref Decision on Diogo Dalot’s Tackle

Webb defended officials after Dalot’s studs-on-knee challenge on Jeremy Doku in the recent Manchester derby. He argued slow-motion creates a “distorted view” and the VAR correctly treated the yellow as the on-field referee’s call. Webb added, “You have to think about the need to look at it at full speed.” Former striker Alan Shearer disagreed, calling it a “clear red.”