PGMOL Admits Mistake in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Yellow Cards, Everton Midfielder Suspended

Everton manager David Moyes revealed that the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has acknowledged mistakes in issuing yellow cards to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during matches against Liverpool and West Ham United. Dewsbury-Hall, who recently transferred to Everton from Chelsea, received his fifth yellow card of the season after a contentious booking for a challenge on West Ham’s Kyle Walker-Peters, a decision later deemed incorrect upon review. Additionally, Dewsbury-Hall was controversially cautioned for taking a quick free kick in the Merseyside derby, a call that also drew criticism from Moyes and teammate Jack Grealish. These erroneous bookings have led to Dewsbury-Hall missing Everton's upcoming match against Crystal Palace. Moyes emphasized Dewsbury-Hall's normally disciplined record and expressed frustration over the impact of these decisions on the player's season and the team. Everton has been in dialogue with the refereeing body, which has privately conceded the errors, highlighting concerns about officiating consistency early in the Premier League campaign.