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Moussa Sissoko challenge a clear red card - Burnley boss Sean Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes Moussa Sissoko should have been sent off in their 2-1 defeat to Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

The midfielder, who came on in the second half for Mousa Dembele, assisted Danny Rose just moments later to give the hosts the lead on 71 minutes after Dele Alli cancelled out Ashley Barnes' opening goal.

Sissoko received a yellow card from referee Kevin Friend for a two-footed tackle on Stephen Ward but Dyche feels it should have been a straight red.

He said: "How they didn't get a man sent off is impossible.