Manchester United were dealt a massive blow in Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur after Anthony Martial was sent off for slapping Erik Lamela. A momentary lapse of discipline ruined the day for the Red Devils as the 24-year-old striker was caught retaliating to being elbowed in the neck by the Spurs star.
United's home clash against Jose Mourinho's side was not devoid of drama with the first three goals of the encounter coming inside the first seven minutes under intriguing circumstances. With a 2-1 lead under their belt, Spurs were readying themselves to take a corner when Martial clashed with Lamela.
Lamela vs. Martial.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 4, 2020
Only one of them got a red card pic.twitter.com/kJbtwlHHkt
28 - Anthony Martial's red card against Tottenham within 28 minutes is the earliest any Manchester United player has been sent off in the Premier League at Old Trafford, with this their 16th such dismissal in the competition. Nightmare. pic.twitter.com/1uwIsrw6Zd
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 4, 2020
A replay showed the Manchester United forward slapping the Argentine across the face after receiving an elbow to his neck in an earlier tussle. Referee Anthony Taylor, without consultation with VAR, proceeded to show Martial a red card while Lamela escaped punishment for previous action. Watch:
What is going on!?
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 4, 2020
Eric Lamela puts his arm to Anthony Martial's face in the box before the Frenchman retaliates and is sent off!
Have #THFC got away with one there?
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