Because decisions are subjective. The ref got it wrong on field, in my and most observers’ opinions and VAR hid behind its high bar.
Calvert-Lewin and MacAllister have both had red cards rescinded since VAR was introduced.
The process is an utter mess. Maybe we should stop appeals being allowed now decisions are looked at twice, but as it stands, clubs can and the rags were successful.
In Germany you can’t appeal red cards whilst in Spain you can appeal both red and two yellow card sendings off. This shows the PL can choose whether appeals are heard or not.
There’s no real point in debating why we have differing opinions on it being a sending off as neither of us will likely change our opinion.
PL can choose whether appeals are heard or not. That is the loophole that only a couple of clubs get the advantage over others, You're right, when both match referee and VAR give it as red then there should be no rights to an appeal.