Refereeing Decisions Leave Chelsea Frustrated in Draw Against Crystal Palace
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean criticised the officials for denying Chelsea a clear penalty during their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, further extending the Blues' winless run.
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Chelsea Chronicle
Written by
Steve Worrell
Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace was overshadowed by controversy as former Premier League referee Mike Dean highlighted a significant officiating error. Pedro Neto was fouled inside the penalty area by Tyrick Mitchell, who failed to make contact with the ball, but the referee and VAR did not intervene. Dean described the incident as a "definite penalty" that could have given Chelsea a crucial 2-0 lead. Jean Phillipe-Mateta later equalized for Palace, ensuring Chelsea’s winless streak extended to four matches. This was not the first controversial penalty decision to go against Chelsea, with a similar scenario occurring in their recent defeat to Ipswich Town.
- Penalty Controversy: Mike Dean criticised the decision not to award Chelsea a penalty after Tyrick Mitchell fouled Pedro Neto in the second half.
- VAR Failure: Dean questioned why VAR did not intervene despite clear evidence that Mitchell did not touch the ball.
- Impact on Result: A penalty, likely converted by Cole Palmer, could have secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea.
- Recurring Issues: Chelsea also faced an unclear penalty call in their defeat to Ipswich Town, adding to frustrations with officiating decisions.
- Winless Run Continues: The draw extended Chelsea’s run without a win to four games, intensifying scrutiny on their performances and luck with referees.
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Steve Worrell
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.
