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Rúben Dias escapes a second yellow card

NFONottingham Forest1 – 2Manchester CityMCI

Saturday, 27 December 2025 · 2025-26 · —

What happened

The KMI panel ruled that Rúben Dias should have been shown a second yellow card. Second cautions were not reviewable by VAR in 2025-26.

On the pitch: No second yellow
VAR: VAR did not intervene
Benefited: MCI Manchester City
Harmed: NFO Nottingham Forest

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Nottingham Forest fans, Manchester City fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeRob JonesErrorcareer on file: 10 err · 23%VARAndy MadleyNot judgedcareer on file: 10 err · 33%Assistant VARDan RobathanNot judgedcareer on file: 1 err · 90%

What the fans thought

Grumbles13

3 of 283 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Manchester City fans. Main gripes: penalty and red card.

“Not like Igor Jesus wasn't going down everytime a City player took a breath in his general direction. Milenkovic wasn't carded for the knee high studs showing challenge on Foden. The officiating is just s*** across the b…” · 18 upvotes · MCI fan

“Yes, you’re completely correct. I will restate that my original comment was tongue-in-cheek. Arsenal have a system of players to be jealous of. Calafiori and Timber are outstanding. Gabriel and Saliba are rock-solid. Ric…” · 1 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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