Brian Brobbey should have been sent off in Sunderland's 1-0 win over Tottenham, the Premier League's key match incidents (KMI) panel ruled. During the 63rd minute, Brobbey nudged Cristian Romero, causing a collision that injured Romero's knee. Referee Rob Jones issued a first-half booking for Brobbey but declined a second yellow card, sparking debate.

The KMI panel, comprising Premier League officials, voted 3:2 that Jones erred in not issuing a red card, citing a 'two-handed push' as reckless. Tottenham would have faced a 10-man squad for the final 30 minutes if Brobbey had been dismissed. Brobbey, a Netherlands international, faced racist abuse post-match, prompting Sunderland to report the incident to authorities.

Jones, who has made 10 of 42 missed second-bookings this season, faces criticism for his record. Starting next season, VAR will review red cards from two yellows but not missed cautions.