Referees ' chief Mike Riley has called for video technology to be trialled after the latest case of mistaken identity saw the wrong West Brom player sent off at Manchester City . Gareth McAuley was dismissed after just 89 seconds of the Baggies ' defeat for a foul on Wilfried Bony that was actually committed by team-mate Craig Dawson . Referee Neil Swarbrick later apologised for the error while a furious West Brom manager Tony Pulis demanded the introduction of two manager challenges per game . Neil Swarbrick sent off West Brom 's Gareth McAuley for a challenge actually committed by Craig Dawson . Referees ' chief Mike Riley has called for video technology to be trialled in the wake of that blunder . West Brom defender Dawson ( right ) makes the original challenge on Wiflried Bony just outside the area . The Ivorian striker heads to the ground under Dawson 's clumsy challenge but managed to get back up . Bony continues but McAuley comes in with a challenge of his own from the opposite angle inside the area . Bony goes to ground again under McAuley 's challenge , leading to the dismissal of the West Brom player . BT Sport showed the incident from referee Swarbrick 's perspective , with No 25 Dawson the closest to him . Swarbrick 's blunder is the third case of mistaken identity in a calendar year following Roger East 's dismissal of Sunderland 's Wes Brown for bringing down Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao last month and a red card for Arsenal 's Kieran Gibbs , who was sent off by Andre Marriner when it was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who had handled a shot from Chelsea 's Eden Hazard last March . Riley , general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited ( PGMOL ) , acknowledged that now was the time to test replays . ' I think football as a whole has to look at how we can enhance refereeing performances through the use of technology , ' he said . 'We 've been open-minded to things like the goal-decision system which has made a great difference and a great benefit to referees in the Premier League . 'We need to see what other technology can be used to get refereeing decisions more accurate . ' Riley , speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live , added that he had spoken to Swarbrick since his gaffe but would not confirm whether he would be selected for the next round of Premier League matches . City went on to win the match 3-0 as they try to keep their Premier League title hopes alive until the final day . Following McAuley 's dismissal City ensured a miserable week , which included defeats to Burnley and a Champions League exit in Barcelona , ended on a high at a sunny Etihad Stadium . In a one-sided encounter that often resembled a training ground match of attack versus defence Wilfried Bony 's first goal for the home side , a neat finish from close range , set them on their way on 27 minutes . A horrendous defensive mix-up allowed Fernando to tap in City 's 1,000th Premier League goal before the break and David Silva deflected substitute Stevan Jovetic 's low drive home to complete a dark afternoon for the Black Country visitors . The win , which featured 43 shots , eased some of the pressure on City boss Manuel Pellegrini amid reports he will be sacked in the summer if his side end the season trophyless . Ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard , who started the match in place of the injured Yaya Toure , defended the Chilean . 'He has been a pleasure to work with and he 's a very good man , ' he said . 'He 's a very experienced manager , a very good manager , and I do n't think there is any finger-pointing at any individual for the recent form . ' Frank Lampard has proved himself to be a readily capable deputy in midfield for the injured Yaya Toure . Lampard , who will join sister club New York City FC at the end of the season , admitted tough questions may well be asked in the summer . 'Judgements will be made at the end of the season and that is fair enough , ' he added . Pellegrini himself dismissed claims that Chelsea would not surrender their six point lead at the summit . After joking : 'Please , no questions about the sack , ' he said ' I do n't think they are a winning machine all the time . ' I am sure form now until the end of the season every team will drop points . 'You never know what will happen when you have to play for another 24 points . ' Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is under pressure to deliver some silverware at the Etihad Stadium .
Referee Neil Swarbrick sent off the wrong player during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Brom on Saturday . Gareth McAuley was shown a red card for a challenge made by Craig Dawson . Mike Riley , general manager of PGMOL , has backed the use of video replays . READ : Swarbrick apologises after wrongly sending off McAuley .