How football world reacted to THAT sending off

GARY LINEKER

‘Rubbish decision to send off Mane. Both players running at each other at high speed. He’s just trying to flick the ball like any striker would.’

JAMIE CARRAGHER

‘It’s a red card. He had his eyes on the ball, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t endangering his opponent. I thought he was in (to score), but if you don’t get there, with a boot that high, and clash with his head, it’s a red card.’

GARY NEVILLE

‘I don’t think that is a red card. His eyes are on the ball, it’s ridiculous. He wins that challenge, the goal is there for him. Jon Moss, you have just ruined the game there.’

SHAKA HISLOP

‘Can’t believe there’s a discussion about the red. Mane goes to head it and is late, yellow. Goes with a high foot, no brainer.’

GRAHAM POLL

‘It was an easy decision. It’s a red card. Intent is not relevant.’

STAN COLLYMORE

‘Mane... makes genuine attempt for ball. A contact sport now refereed with over sensitive interpretation rather than common sense. No red.’

ALAN BRAZIL

‘Difficult decision for the ref in City vs Liverpool. My opinion is Mane has to go for the ball, it’s outside the box and his eyes were on the ball.’