Man City WSL star sent off for tackle that "should be two red cards" against Man Utd

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Manchester City Women's star Georgia Stanway was sent off in Saturday's derby with Manchester United for a dangerously-high challenge on Leah Galton.

City are currently leading 1-0 in their clash at Leigh Sports Village, with Khadija Shaw's goal seven minutes before the half-time break firing the visitors in front.

The opener from Shaw came just three minutes after Gareth Taylor's side were reduced to 10 men when Stanway was brandished a straight red card.

She received her marching orders after producing a shocking tackle on Galton, missing the ball entirely and sending her studs straight into the United star's thigh.

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While it certainly didn't appear intentional, Stanway could have no complaints with the dismissal and City will now be up against it after the interval.

Fans were absolutely stunned by the challenge on social media, even comparing it to United legend Roy Keane's infamous tackle on City's Alf-Inge Haaland in 2001.

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One wrote: "Stanway is not a footballer, fully deserved RED Card should be two...."

Another commented: "Clearest red you’ll see all season".

A third put: "Georgia Stanway with the the Roy Keane v Haaland tribute in the Manchester Derby".

While another quipped: "Cobra Kai audition tape".

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Former England Women goalkeeper Rachel Brown said on commentary: "There was no intent, but if you endanger a player, it's a red. It's as simple as that.

"She completely mistimes it and it's an absolute red card.

"She is a really key player for Man City and she has made a poor decision."

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Her ex-Three Lions team-mate Fara Williams added: "There is no defending Georgia Stanway. It looks worse in replays and the foot is just so high.

"She tries to pull out but she is already committed to the challenge."

City can move to within three points of United if they hold on for a win, which would be their first in the league for over a month.

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