The Ryan Game – Bertrand red card is a Premier League first for VAR

Ryan Bertrand became the first Premier League player to receive a red card after a VAR review as Southampton fell behind early in their match against Leicester.

The visitors had just taken a 10th-minute lead at St Mary’s through Ben Chilwell when the restart was delayed for the technology to run a check.

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