I think it wouldn't get overturned.
For several reasons. I think Virgil told the ref to go and fuck himself, before having to be almost physically escorted off. So some are even saying that in itself is a reason to make sure he gets punished.
Most pundits thought it was a red, although many agreed that at first you couldn't even tell it was a foul.
Mark Clattenburg came out initially and said it wasn't a red. then the next day he said 'having slept on it', he thought it actually was a red. So some refs need 24 hours to come to a decision.
I think it is risking Virgil getting quite a long ban if we appeal it. It seems a bit unclear how long he is due to be banned at the moment. Some say its three games for a straight red. others say just one game because it wasn't aggressive or dangerous play.
Also some ridiculously lenient refereeing in that game. Joelinton foul after foul, no booking. Gordon and Trippier waving cards in the air trying to get Trent sent off. Joelinton even pointed to the refs red card in his pocket after the Virgil tackle (you can clearly see it on the video clips).
You think to overturn two in a row is not going to happen, makes the ref look stupid.
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