Ref Watch: 'Rash' Ramsdale took risk with Bowen tackle - he got lucky

Dermot Gallagher dissects the big flashpoints from the weekend's action on Ref Watch. West Ham 1-2 Arsenal

INCIDENT: Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale races off his line to make an interception, seeming to catch Jarrod Bowen in the process, but the West Ham forward is booked for simulation.

VERDICT: Yellow card for 'diving' is harsh.

DERMOT SAY: "The outcome of this was actually a yellow card for Jarrod Bowen for simulation.

"People talk about this incident and say: 'Is it a red-card offence from the goalkeeper?'

"For a red-card offence, it would have to be serious foul play. I'm not saying he didn't go to take the player. He wants to stop the player, there is no doubt about that.

"It's very difficult to send a player off when there is no contact made for a serious foul play offence. I wouldn't say it is impossible, but it is very difficult.

"On balance, I think the best decision would probably be no yellow card for simulation. Let's accept the goalkeeper went rashly, if you like, the player took evasive action, but he didn't simulate."

Gallagher added: "I don't think a player has to suffer serious injury for it to be a serious offence.

"I do think it is very difficult to pull out a red card for a player who hasn't made contact with another player. I don't say impossible, but it is very difficult.

"On this occasion, the goalkeeper was rash. He took a risk. The goalkeeper has in his mind that he's got to stop the player and I think he's got lucky.

"Bowen had to evade him, there is no doubt about it, and that is why I think no yellow card. If the referee had just given a throw-in, I think that'd be more acceptable. Bowen is the one I feel sorry for. I'm very glad he didn't suffer injury, but he was unlucky to get a