'This has to be outlawed' - Ex-refs chief erupts after analysing Van de Ven incident vs Chelsea

Ex-refs chief Hackett says Van de Ven should have been sent off for a high studs-up challenge on Caicedo in the 71st minute; Palmer was later dismissed for a stamp.

Tottenham's 2-0 win over Chelsea on 24 October was marred by a controversial incident in the 71st minute. Micky van de Ven caught Moises Caicedo with a high studs-up challenge at pace and was cautioned, but former Premier League referees chief Clive Hackett told Football Insider the defender should have received a straight red card. "He came in at pace. He was out of control. And that foot was pretty high," Hackett said. "For me, that type of challenge has to be outlawed. Therefore, he's very fortunate that he didn't get a red."

The incident was overshadowed moments later when Cole Palmer barged Van de Ven in the face after frustration over a stoppage. Palmer eventually saw red for a stamp on Conor Gallagher and will miss Chelsea's next match against Manchester United on 31 October. Hackett also noted Palmer should have been dismissed in Chelsea's earlier win over Everton, suggesting a pattern of discipline issues for the 24-year-old.