Sheffield United defender has joined the likes of Roy Keane, Ben Thatcher and Kevin Nolan in the English top flight's roll of dishonour
Mason Holgate drew near-universal criticism on Sunday for his shocking foul on Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma which earned the Sheffield United defender a straight red card and precipitated their 5-0 home defeat.
Whatever the debate about the role of VAR in the decision, there was little argument – except from United captain Anel Ahmedhodzic – that the challenge was a shocker.
But was it the Premier League’s worst ever? Here are five all-time horror tackles from the competition.
Roy Keane (Manchester United) on Alf Inge Haaland (Man City)April 2001
Ben Thatcher (Manchester City) on Pedro Mendes (Portsmouth)August 2006
Martin Taylor (Birmingham) on Eduardo (Arsenal) February 2008
Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City) on Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)February 2010
Kevin Nolan (Newcastle) on Victor Anichebe (Everton)February 2009
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