The Premier League have explained why Lisandro Martinez wasn't sent off for a foul on Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Lisandro Martinez put in a horrendous tackle on Cole Palmer during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea - but the defender was only shown a yellow card, much to the surprise of fans

Enzo Maresca bemoaned Lisandro Martinez ’s lucky escape, after the Manchester United defender avoided a “clear” red card during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Martinez was booked for a cynical foul on Chelsea star Cole Palmer late in the meeting at Old Trafford and briefly looked in danger of that being upgraded as a VAR review was signalled.

Enzo Maresca has offered an update on Cole Palmer after he was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from Man United defender Lisandro Martinez.

"There are 75,000 people waiting and millions watching at home," Ruud van Nistelrooy warned, trying to add another layer of importance to Manchester United's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon Almost every single one of those spectators were united in their surprise at the referee's decision not to show Lisandro Martinez a red card.

Cole Palmer is expected to have a scan on the injury that left him limping out of Old Trafford, with Chelsea hoping he suffered a lucky escape.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer endured a tackle from Lisandro Martinez during his side's draw with Man United. Video of his reaction after the game left fans sympathising.

Enzo Maresca did not hold back in his assessment of Lisandro Martinez's challenge on Cole Palmer during Chelsea's draw with Manchester United.