Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card during Chelsea's Premier League clash against Arsenal with Daniel Sturridge issuing a clear verdict

Daniel Sturridge has suggested Moises Caicedo's red card against Arsenal was courtesy of VAR doing exactly what the PGMOL have said it would not do. The Blues midfielder was sent off for a late challenge on Mikel Merino with VAR intervening after Anthony Taylor initially showed a yellow card.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool striker has since commented on the sending off with a subtle dig at the technology's use, despite believing the correct call was made.

He said: "When you see it slowed down, it looks nasty. Initially the referee makes a decision to give him a yellow card. And they've re-reffed it.

"They've gone with VAR. When you see i

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