Summary
In Chelsea's 3-1 win against Crystal Palace, a debated penalty was given after a video review. The referee decided to award the penalty even though some believed the arm position of Palace defender Jaydee Canvot did not fit the criteria for a handball offense based on current football rules.
Key Facts
- The debate involved a penalty awarded to Chelsea in their match against Crystal Palace.
- Referee Darren England watched video replays before deciding on the penalty.
- Palace defender Jaydee Canvot blocked a shot with his arm, which was by his side.
- VAR official Matt Donohue argued it should be a penalty, saying the arm stopped a goal.
- The International Football Association Board (Ifab) states that not all handballs stopping goals are penalties.
- A recent rule change clarified how handball offenses relate to goal-scoring opportunities.
- The decision to give a penalty was controversial and may be reviewed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel.
