Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday, but the result was overshadowed by a refereeing controversy that left Liverpool's pundits and co-commentators seething. Ryan Gravenberch's dismissal — and the first yellow card that made it inevitable — drew fierce criticism from across the Sky Sports panel.

The flashpoint that changed everything

Gravenberch had been Liverpool's best player for the opening hour when referee Chris Kavanagh showed him a second yellow card for a challenge on Jeremy Doku, with the score still level at 0-0. It was Gravenberch's first caution, awarded shortly after half-time for a foul on City midfielder Elliot Anderson, that sparked the sharpest debate.

Jamie Carragher was unambiguous in his verdict.