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Mike Dean has voiced his opinion that James Tarkowski should have seen red during Everton's Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night at Anfield, where the home side were aiming to close in on the Premier League title.

The match was charged with intensity from the start, and Everton skipper Tarkowski made a contentious move in the 11th minute with a risky tackle on Liverpool's midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

Although Tarkowski hit the ball first, his follow-through was high on Mac Allister's left leg, leaving the Argentine writhing in pain on the field and Arne Slot shaking his head on the touchline.

Initially, Tarkowski was only shown a yellow card for his action.

A statement from PGMOL confirmed: "The referee's call of yellow card for a reckless foul by Tarkowski was checked by the VAR, with contact on the follow through after Tarkowski had played the ball deemed to be reckless.".

Yet, ex-Premier League referee Dean, typically a staunch defender of VAR and officiating decisions, expressed outrage at the outcome, failing to comprehend why Tarkowski wasn't dismissed.

During his appearance on Sky Sports, Dean said: "Tarkowski's played the ball...

James Tarkowski was lucky to escape a red card for his high challenge on Alexis Mac Allister
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