US EditionPremier League Releases Statement on Fulham's Disallowed Goal Against Chelsea
The goal was disallowed after referee Rob Jones ruled a careless foul by Rodrigo Muniz on Trevoh Chalobah, sparking widespread criticism from players and fans alike.
- Chelsea earned a 2-0 win against Fulham in a Premier League fixture held at their home ground on August 30, 2025, a match overshadowed by contentious decisions.
- The match controversy arose after referee Rob Jones disallowed an 18-year-old Fulham's Josh King's goal following a VAR review of a careless foul by Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz on Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah.
- The goal disallowance drew sharp criticism from former players like Curtis Davies and Joe Cole and sparked widespread fan outrage accusing the refereeing and VAR of corruption.
- Statistically, Chelsea had 55% possession, completed 427 passes at 87% accuracy, landed 13 shots with six on target, and Enzo Fernández converted a penalty to secure the win.
- The ruling maintained Chelsea's unbeaten run and top league position with seven points, but it intensified debates about VAR's impact and fairness in Premier League officiating.
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The Premier League issued statements after VAR reviewed a Fulham goal against Chelsea, with it eventually disallowed, then helped award Chelsea a hugely controversial penalty
Premier League releases statement on Fulham's disallowed goal against Chelsea
The Premier League has issued a statement explaining why a goal scored by Fulham forward, Josh King, in the first half of their game against Chelsea was disallowed. King thought he had scored his first senior goal at Stamford Bridge. And although referee Rob Jones allowed the goal to stand in real time, he was asked to review a tackle by Rodrigo Muniz on Trevor Chalobah. Jones ended up chalking off the goal. A statement posted on the Premier Lea…
Football fans and pundits rage at VAR call after Fulham have goal disallowed against Chelsea
Chelsea’s clash with Fulham at Stamford Bridge descended into controversy on Saturday after a Fulham goal was controversially disallowed following a VAR review – sparking fury from fans, pundits, and former players alike.The visitors thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half when Josh King finished off a sharp attacking move, leaving Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez with no chance. Fulham’s players wheeled away in celebration, o…
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