Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez risked a red card when he barged Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.
Nunez, 24, has established himself as one of the more chaotic centre-forwards in the Premier League. He never stops running, always gives 100% yet he can sometimes lose his focus, particularly in front of goal. However, he seemed to completely lose control when he suddenly barged Evans, seconds before the ball even got to the Northern Irishman.
When he was unsurprisingly given a yellow card by referee Michael Oliver after also kicking the ball away, the Uruguayan sarcastically appeared to clap the official. Considering this has sometimes resulted in a player being given two yellow cards in quick succession, Manchester United and Liverpool fans were shocked.
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A looping ball was sent towards the Uruguayan, who turned around and started running. Instead of running behind Evans, he threw himself into the ex-Leicester City defender, leaving him in a heap on the pitch.
After he clapped Oliver's decision, one fan wrote: "Nunez asking for a yellow after he just got a yellow, that's a red, no?" A second added: "Nunez very lucky to stay on the pitch there surely."
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Other fans also predicted the South American to be sent for an early shower, due to his over-exuberant pressuring tactics. One fan said: "Nunez is too hyped for this game he will either be sent off and miss sitters.."
Another said: "Nunez barges Evans without looking at the ball, then boots the ball away and then sarcastically claps at the ref…wish the ref had the b**** to book him twice for two yellows like they did for Martinelli against Wolves.."
It has been another inconsistent campaign for Nunez, who remains Liverpool's most expensive signing. He has contributed four goals and five assists in 15 Premier League appearances this season.
He has also helped himself to two goals and two assists in six appearances in the Europa League.
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