Barton, by accumulation alone, deserved at least one yellow, probably two, but not the straight red supporters bayed for during the game and after it on social media.
Barton, eyes fixed on the ball he was pursuing, hurdling Kayal and with nowhere to go landing on the influential Israeli's leg.
Barton's lower arm, not pointed elbow, caught the side of Kayal's face
Still images have the capacity to distort.
His analysis is full of contradictions. If there was nothing wrong with either challenge, then why should Barton have any yellow cards?
Over to you fellow BAYERS.
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