The one abiding memory from what was a drab game, at Old Trafford, against Manchester United came in the first half.
With Chelsea having won a corner when the ball was swung over Harry Maguire clearly impeded the jump of Cesar Azpilicueta.
Indeed, the impedance was such Maguire looked to be strangling our captain.
For many, it was clearly a penalty, but the match referee, Martin Atkinson, and VAR did not agree, much to the disgust of the Chelsea supporters watching.
In the post-match interviews, Frank Lampard, as reported by The BBC showed his frustration at the decision by remarking:
“Yeah, holding is allowed, but headlocks don’t go on. I don’t know why VAR didn’t take long and there’s also a monitor to look at. I think if the referee goes to the monitor he gives a penalty.”
Yes, he does which makes me think is there some kind of conspiracy going on.
Are the powers to be worried Manchester United, and their co-conspirators, Liverpool really will decimate their game and assume control, hence the blind-eye?
Because I am pretty sure if a similar offence took place down the other end of the pitch the result would have been a penalty!
Please feel free to air your views on what was a controversial incident in the comment facility beneath this article.
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Yet again Chelsea got cheated by a referee. Just as in the FA cup against Arsenal the match and VAR official’s cheated Chelsea
Comment it was a clear penalty for sure
Chelsea are always a victim of cheat
This reminds me of arsenal vs chelsea fa cup final
I was surprised at referee’s decision not to have checked what really happened there despite Azpi’s protest.
Never mind the Cup Final, the footballing Gods conspired against us and disappointingly we were beaten by the better side on the day, that’s just how it goes sometimes. What about ManYoo at home last season? The referee that day cost us 3rd place.
Why are people trying to give the Atkinson an out on this one. His view of the incident was not obscured in any way whatsoever. Managers are not allowed to say anything nor are players but we can. The referee on this occasion has cheated chelsea out of an opportunity to score with a penalty. Yes his actions and the actions of the VAR officials are cheating to say the least.
well, what can we do again? it’s always against Chelsea Fc.