Garth Crooks on Joe Ralls tackle
It was a challenge than angered Man City fans at the weekend.
And it’s safe to say that BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks is less than impressed with Cardiff midfielder Joe Ralls for his tackle on Ilkay Gundogan.
The pundit picked the German midfielder in his team of the week, but was quick to mention Ralls’ poor challenge on Gundogan.
Here’s what he had to say.
There was no David Silva for Manchester City, but they didn’t need him. Gundogan was immense.
The Germany international scored one and could have had five.
However, the tackle on Gundogan by Joe Ralls was a shocker and should have seen the Cardiff midfielder sent off.
It’s not the first time Ralls has singled out Gundogan for special attention.
In last season’s FA Cup tie, Ralls caught Gundogan with a similar challenge.
I gave Ralls the benefit of the doubt in that game, but not this one.”
Garth Crooks