Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez received a straight red card after 56 minutes of Monday's Premier League fixture against Leeds United. Match referee Simon Hooper dismissed the Argentina international for pulling the hair of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The incident occurred during a confrontation in the penalty area at the Stretford End, according to the Premier League.
VAR official Michael Oliver reviewed the footage before confirming the decision on the field. The dismissal left Manchester United with 10 men for the final 34 minutes of the contest. Per Sky Sports, the FA handles hair-pulling incidents as violent conduct, which typically results in a three-match suspension for the player involved.
Leeds United forward Calvert-Lewin, who joined the club from Everton, required no medical treatment following the encounter. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made immediate tactical changes to his defence following the red card. The club remains in the top half of the table despite the disciplinary setback, per ESPN reports. This is the first time Martinez has been sent off this season.
