Everton star Richarlison sent off for horror tackle on Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara

Everton star Richarlison was sent off for a horror tackle on Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara in the closing moments of the Merseyside derby. Thiago was able to carry on but Michael Oliver had no hesitation in brandishing the red card.

Everton were able to hang on for a 2-2 draw though after a late Sadio Mane goal was ruled out by VAR because of the tightest of offside margins.

The Senegal international had given the Reds the lead in the opening three minutes of the match before Liverpool suffered a blow with Virgil van Dijk going off injured.

That was following a brutal challenge from Jordan Pickford which was deemed worthy of no punishment by VAR.

Michael Keane soon equalised for the Toffees who fought Liverpool every step of the way.

Mohamed Salah quite brilliantly gave Liverpool the lead midway through the second 45 minutes with a shot out of nothing.

But Everton refused to give up and a towering Dominic Calvert-Lewin header ensured the Toffees earned a point.

There was more drama to come though as Richarlison was sent off for his horrific tackle on Thiago.

The Everton man could have no complaints with seeing red in the last 10 minutes.

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