Sean Dyche, the Everton boss, calls for consistent decision-making after Dominic Calvert-Lewin receives a red card in the FA Cup

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a potential three-match ban after receiving a red card in Everton’s FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace. The decision sparked controversy as referee Chris Kavanagh initially took no action but later brandished a red card following VAR guidance to review the pitchside monitor. Everton manager Sean Dyche is emphasizing the need for consistency in decision-making.

Sean Dyche is urging for consistent decision-making following Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s straight red card in Everton’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. The Video Assistant Referee prompted referee Chris Kavanagh to review the pitchside monitor before issuing the red card.

The forward’s sliding tackle made minimal contact with Nathaniel Clyne, even though his studs were in the air.

Despite Kavanagh not spotting any issue in real-time, he later reviewed the incident on the monitor and surprised both the player and his manager by showing a red card.

Calvert-Lewin is likely to miss three games unless Everton’s appeal succeeds. Manager Dyche expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to send Kavanagh to the monitor, particularly when showing the incident in slow motion from various angles. Dyche highlighted an unreviewed challenge on Beto by Palace defender Joachim Andersen in the penalty area, emphasizing better consistency.

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According to Dyche’s comments to ITV Sport, “Slow-mo shows a different picture. If you’re going to slow-mo things, then you have to slow-mo the penalty on Beto – or what could have been a penalty. Andersen has his arms clearly around him, cupping his body, and he goes down, and it is not given.”

“You cannot have it one for one and one for the other if you wish to slow-mo everything. You have to slow-mo everything.

“We all know that when you slow it down, it always looks worse in slow motion. It is just light contact, and in real-time, he gives nothing.”

Dyche concluded: “I’m a fan [of VAR] but we’re all aware it needs tidying up. I thought it was getting tidied up but it seems to have stepped back a little bit. I remain a fan, but it is beginning to test my patience.”

Dyche reflected on his team’s performance, stating, “I’m pleased with how we played all night, especially in the second half. We had a lot of the ball, and created chances, but couldn’t score. Overall, there were many positives.”

The teams will have a replay at Goodison Park in the next week to vie for a spot in the fourth round.