Manchester United manager Michael Carrick called Lisandro Martinez's red card for hair pulling a 'shocking decision' after his dismissal against Leeds United. Since Cristian Romero's 2022 incident, hair pulling now automatically results in a red card for violent conduct under Premier League's zero-tolerance policy. Multiple VAR red cards for hair pulling have occurred across leagues, including cases in the Premier League, EFL, and Women's Euros. The Premier League enforces a blanket three-match ban for violent conduct, frustrating managers like David Moyes who find it excessive. Inconsistent enforcement has sparked debate, with Katie McCabe escaping a red card in the Women's Champions League while others were punished.