Everton vs Man City ref watch: Three big calls that Michael Oliver got wrong

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The Everton defender charged across to meet the winger near the touchline, and he steamed into his opponent with little control in his challenge. EvertonStatsMan City25%Possession75%2.77xG1.376Shots on Target43Big Chances115Touches in Opposition Box455Corners9The final stats from Everton’s loss vs Man City, as per Fotmob.Doku got to the ball ahead of the centre-back, but was then sent flying as Keane planted his studs into the wideman’s foot, well after the ball had been played.

However, replays suggested that Keane’s tackle was relatively nasty, and certainly could have been deemed to have been endangering his opponent, especially if the contact had come a little higher. The pair were jostling for possession in front of the dugouts, and the Everton star appeared to catch his opponent with a stray forearm as they battled for the ball.

Oliver succumbed to his attempts and blew for a foul, much to the frustration of David Moyes, who made his feelings known to fourth official Andy Madley.Dewsbury-Hall rightly avoided a booking for the incident, but the fact that he was even penalised at all was an incorrect call from the referee.Thierno Barry wrongly penalised for outmuscling Jeremy DokuBarry has struggled for Everton in recent months, but he was flowing with energy after he levelled the game on Monday night. However, Oliver adjudged that the Frenchman was a little overzealous with his challenge on his opponent, as he let the City star off the hook after he had lost the ball deep in his own territory.