Rice Escapes Red After Lashing Out at Brighton

Declan Rice kicked out at Yankuba Minteh in stoppage time — but only saw yellow, and a new verdict has now landed.

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What happened. In stoppage time at the Amex Stadium, Declan Rice kicked out at Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. Referee Darren England showed him a yellow card rather than a straight red.

• Rice was lucky not to be dismissed, two years after a red for two bookings against Brighton
• Sky Sports Ref Watch reviewed the incident and reached a new verdict
• Ex-Premier League official Dermot Gallagher said Rice runs a risk

“I think it's petulant. What you've got to remember is that it's got to be deemed violent conduct.”

— Dermot Gallagher

Rice avoids a ban, but the incident will keep scrutiny on his discipline after a previous sending-off against the same opponent.

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