PGMOL chief Howard Webb says he's unconvinced Diogo Dalot deserved a red card for his challenge on Jeremy Doku in the Manchester derby, but fully supports VAR's decision not to intervene. The incident occurred in the 10th minute of United's 2-0 win, with referee Anthony Taylor showing only a yellow.

Webb explained that while the tackle involved contact on Doku's knee, it lacked the force and intensity for a sending-off at full speed. He argued that slow-motion replays often make such challenges look worse than they are, and that VAR correctly followed protocol by not overruling a subjective on-field call.

The debate continues, with pundits like Roy Keane and Dermot Gallagher believing it should have been a red. Webb's comments aim to clarify the officiating process, emphasizing that referee's calls stand when there's a mix of factors, shaping future discussions on VAR's role in similar Premier League incidents.