Ex-Premier League defender, Stephen Warnock, criticized Chelsea’s Noni Madueke for allegedly attempting to deceive referee Stuart Atwell during Chelsea’s 3-0 triumph over Aston Villa. Madueke, who came on as a substitute and made his first Premier League assist, was later booked for diving. The decision sparked controversy, with Warnock accusing Madueke of setting a poor example for grassroots players. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, however, defended Atwell’s decision, stating the referee was obliged to make the call once he had set the precedent earlier in the match.
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