Tempers flared at Old Trafford as Manchester United fans expressed their fury over Diogo Dalot’s red card during the tense encounter against Liverpool. The dissatisfaction reached new heights when Darwin Nunez, involved in a trio of incidents, managed to escape similar punishment just minutes later.

Dalot found himself in hot water, receiving two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent. His frustration at an incorrect throw-in decision led to a vehement reaction, drawing the ire of referee Michael Oliver. However, the decision to send Dalot off was met with widespread disagreement, with many deeming it an overly harsh call.

The controversy deepened when Nunez, moments after a series of transgressions, remained on the pitch with just a yellow card to his name. The striker kicked the ball away after elbowing Jonny Evans, earning a caution. To add to the perplexity, Nunez sarcastically applauded referee Oliver without receiving the second yellow card that Dalot had earlier incurred.

Outraged fans took to social media to voice their frustration and draw comparisons between the two incidents. One fan tweeted, “Nunez booked then sarcastically clapped the decision… no second yellow.” Another expressed disbelief, stating, “Nunez kicks the ball away and claps sarcastically at the linesman but he doesn’t get a double yellow for that. Dalot reacting to an obvious mistake from the ref and he’s sent off LMAO.”

Despite the contentious refereeing decisions, the match ended in a stalemate, leaving Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool unable to reclaim the top spot from league leaders Arsenal. Earlier in the day, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, propelling them back to the summit of the table.