Controversial VAR Ruling: Premier League Defends Chelsea Equaliser Against West Ham

The Premier League has defended the VAR decision that allowed Pedro Neto’s equaliser to stand, despite Gary Neville’s claims of a missed foul on West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen.

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The Express
Written by
Steve Worrell
3 Feb
22:25
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As a dedicated Chelsea fan, it’s a relief to see our Blues secure all three points despite the heated debate surrounding the goal. In the match at Stamford Bridge, Pedro Neto’s equaliser was initially met with controversy when Gary Neville argued that a clear off-ball foul on West Ham’s Bowen—caused by Levi Colwill—had been overlooked. However, the Premier League’s statement confirmed that after a VAR review, there was no factual evidence that Marc Guiu had made any contact in the build-up, and the alleged foul was deemed to have occurred outside the attacking phase. This decision allowed the goal to stand, contributing to Chelsea’s 2-1 victory which has now elevated us to fourth place on 43 points. While the controversy might irk some neutral observers, as fans we can only take pride in the result and the team’s ability to secure a win against a formidable opponent, further fuelling our optimism for the rest of the season.

Key Points

  • The Premier League issued a statement confirming that VAR found no evidence of an offside or impactful contact, allowing Pedro Neto’s equaliser to stand.
  • Gary Neville criticised the decision, claiming that Chelsea’s Levi Colwill committed an off-ball foul on West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen.
  • VAR determined that any contact occurred outside the attacking phase, thus not affecting the play.
  • The goal played a crucial part in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham.
  • The victory has moved Chelsea up to fourth place on 43 points, bolstering our season aspirations.

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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
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