A former Premier League referee has revealed why Liverpool forward Sadio Mane wasn't sent off during the Reds' 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Senegal international, already on a booking, handled the ball while on the ground after Neil Swarbrick failed to award Mane a free kick despite the former Southampton winger appearing to be fouled.
Selhurst Park was eager for Mane to be given a second yellow card and his marching orders but Palace fans were left fuming as he escaped further punishment.
And former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Swarbrick lost his concentration and failed to give the yellow because he was caught in two minds over the decision.