SOCAIL MEDIA ERUPTS AS PREMIER LEAGUE RELEASE STATEMENT ON JHON DURAN’S DREADFUL RED CARD AT NEWCASTLE

The Premier League have released a statement following Jhon Duran’s controversial red card against Newcastle United.
The Aston Villa striker stood on the back Toon Army defender Fabian Schar and was judged to have committed a violent conduct offence. As a result Anthony Taylor brandished a red card and had his decision confirmed by the video assistant referee in swift fashion
Duran was left perplexed by Taylor’s decision to show him red and was reluctant to leave the field. The 21-year-old then booted a water bottle in frustration as he made his way down the tunnel at St James’ Park.Differing replays of the incident appeared to show differing levels of fault. Some angles made it appear as if Duran intentionally placed his foot on top of Schar after receiving a tough challenge from his Swiss opponent, others looked as if he was simply off balance.
Premier League Match Centre said: “The referee issued a red card to Durán for violent conduct. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call.”
Pat Nevin on BBC 5 Live was surprised by the decision. “How you can know there’s intent? I don’t really know,” he said.”There seems to be a second move from Jhon Duran who almost hits Fabian Schar with his boot. On slow motion it looks dreadful. Duran is furious.”The red card made Aston Villa’s task even more difficult against Newcastle. The Magpies opened the scoring on Boxing Day through Anthony Gordon in just the second minute.