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'It was a 1980s tackle!' - Mark Lawrenson fumes at James Tarkowski after brutal challenge on Alexis Mac Allister as he claims Everton defender deserved straight red card in Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool

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<p>Speaking on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORT" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>, former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson slammed Tarkowski's challenge on Mac Allister during Everton's 1-0 defeat to their city rivals, labelling it a "stonewall red". The incident saw Tarkowski leave a mark on Mac Allister's shin, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arne-slots-pgmol-james-tarkowski-horror-challenge-on-liverpool-alexis-mac-allister/bltf881ea76d6dd3a24" target="_blank">and PGMOL have now confirmed that he should have been sent off.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite referee Sam Barrott initially failing to spot the severity of the challenge, VAR reviewed the footage. To the surprise of many - including Lawrenson - it was decided that no further action was required. PGMOL's apology may come a little too late for the Reds' liking, however.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lawrenson said: "It was a 1980s tackle that, by the way! I think it I think it's an absolute sending-off, stonewall. Yeah."</p><p>Asked about whether the speed of the challenge made a difference, he replied: "That's rubbish. The initial contact, he did extremely well, he knew what he was doing. I think he was very, very lucky to stay on the pitch."</p>

WHAT LAWRENSON SAID

<p>Liverpool face Fulham on Sunday, while Everton take on Arsenal this weekend. The Reds will be hoping their bitter rivals do them a favour, as they sit 12 points clear of the Gunners at the Premier League's summit.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'It was a 1980s tackle!' - Mark Lawrenson fumes at James Tarkowski after brutal challenge on Alexis Mac Allister as he claims Everton defender deserved straight red card in Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool | Goal.com

Mark Lawrenson insists James Tarkowski should have been sent off for his lunge on Alexis Mac Allister during Everton&apos;s clash with Liverpool. 

&apos;It was a 1980s tackle!&apos; - Mark Lawrenson fumes at James Tarkowski after brutal challenge on Alexis Mac Allister as he claims Everton defender deserved straight red card in Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool

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