Everton held by Brentford despite controversial Christian Norgaard red card - The Bees centre-back was sent off following VAR intervention after catching goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on his knee.

Christian Norgaard was sent off in the first half, but Brentford held Everton 0-0 to end their five-match losing run away from home.

VAR Anthony Backhouse sent Kavanagh to the screen and he overturned his original call, showing a straight red and providing Everton with a big opportunity to earn a crucial three points. The decision sparked frustration in the away dugout, where Brentford boss Thomas Frank was booked for his protests.

The Bees centre-back was sent off following VAR intervention after catching goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on his knee.

Thomas Frank says Brentford are likely to appeal against Christian Norgaard’s red card in the goalless draw at Everton. Norgaard was sent off on 41 minutes for a challenge on Everton’s England keeper Jordan Pickford.

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Brentford head coach Thomas Frank intends to appeal Christian Norgaard’s red card after claiming referee Chris Kavanagh was not brave enough to ignore the advice of VAR to dismiss the defender in the goalless draw at Everton.

Ten-man Brentford picked up a first away point of the Premier League season following a 0-0 draw with toothless Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, as the home side wasted numerous opportunities to score.