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'If he doesn't pull his shirt he's at least a metre further on': Graeme Souness believes David Luiz should have seen red for a tug on Oliver Burke and claims the Brazilian's escape shows referees don't understand the game

David Luiz should have seen red for tugging back Oliver Burke in the first half of Arsenal's match against Sheffield United, according to Graeme Souness.

The Brazilian received a poor pass from his compatriot Gabriel Magalhaes and Scot Burke nipped in and stole the ball off the experienced Arsenal centre-back and appeared set to go through on goal.

Luiz then appeared to have a hold of Sheffield United winger Burke's shirt, impeding him from beating Bernd Leno to his touch, but VAR did not deem the offence a red card offence despite a quick review.