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Everton boss Roberto Martinez wants red card rules to be reviewed

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that a review needs to be carried out on the rules regarding sending-offs involving goalscoring opportunities.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that the football authorities need to review the current rules regarding sending-offs involving goalscoring opportunities.

Questions have been asked following last night's Champions League round-of-16 tie between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, which ended 2-0 in the German side's favour.

The main talking point after the match was when Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was given a straight red card in the first half for contact on Arjen Robben, who was awarded a penalty, which was missed.

When Martinez was probed on the issue in today's press conference, the Spaniard said: "At the moment, if you follow the rules, it's a red card and a penalty, but the law is harsh. It takes a lot out of the team and maybe it needs reviewing.

"I always felt that is double punishment. It's a very harsh rule. I was at the game, but it was difficult to see if Robben was going to get the ball. It was very difficult for the referee, but I felt it was too much of a punishment."

The Gunners will try to overturn the deficit in the second leg at the Allianz Arena next month.

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Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben is fouled by Arsenal's Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on Februa
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