BREAKING: Premier League finally reacts to ‘SHOCK’ Liam Delap penalty decision against Chelsea
The Premier League’s Match Centre has issued a statement defending the contentious penalty awarded to Ipswich Town during their clash with Chelsea.
The decision, made by referee John Brooks and upheld by VAR official Michael Oliver, has sparked heated debate among fans and pundits alike.
The incident occurred in the 12th minute when Filip Jörgensen was judged to have fouled Liam Delap in the Chelsea penalty area. The Premier League’s statement, posted on the Match Centre’s official X account, read:
“The referee’s call of penalty for a foul by Jorgensen on Delap was checked and confirmed by VAR, who deemed there was sufficient contact for a penalty.”
Despite the explanation, Chelsea fans and players were left frustrated, with replays failing to definitively show the extent of the contact. The Blues went into halftime trailing 1-0 and ultimately suffered a 2-0 defeat.
This decision adds to growing frustrations for Chelsea, with many supporters believing VAR has been inconsistent in crucial calls this season.