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Controversial Refereeing: Everton's Garner Escapes Red Card

1/29/2026

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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel said James Garner should have been sent off in Everton's 1-0 win over Aston Villa on January 18.
Garner, already cautioned, pushed Morgan Rogers, which would have warranted a second yellow card.
The incident occurred in the 57th minute, shortly before Everton scored.
The KMI Panel noted that Arsenal's Mikel Merino should have received two bookings in a prior match against Villa.

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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel said James Garner should have been sent off in Everton's 1-0 win over Aston Villa on January 18.
Garner, already cautioned, pushed Morgan Rogers, which would have warranted a second yellow card.
The incident occurred in the 57th minute, shortly before Everton scored.
The KMI Panel noted that Arsenal's Mikel Merino should have received two bookings in a prior match against Villa.