Referee explains John McGinn red card in Aston Villa vs Tottenham

Aston Villa's John McGinn red carded after rough tackle on Tottenham's Destiny Udogie, missing three upcoming matches. Spurs win 4-0.

In a recent match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa's captain, John McGinn, received a red card from referee Chris Kavanagh. This means that McGinn will be suspended and unable to play in three upcoming matches. The red card was a result of a rough tackle on Tottenham's Destiny Udogie during a counter-attack in the second half.

The match was already tough for Unai Emery's team, as they were trailing 2-0 after 53 minutes with goals from James Maddison and Brennan Johnson. Son Heung-min and Timo Werner later added to the scoreline with further goals. McGinn's red card was given for 'serious foul play', which is when a player makes a tackle that could seriously harm another player or uses excessive force.

McGinn's suspension will see him miss crucial matches against West Ham United, Manchester City, and local rivals Wolves. Tottenham's 4-0 victory over Villa has narrowed the gap to just three points in the Champions League standings. Villa will continue their quest for a top-four spot against West Ham, while Spurs will face Fulham in their next match at Craven Cottage.

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