Breaking News: “why did the referee not award a penalty for such tackle” Fans are furious and convinced Chelsea should have had a penalty as new angle of Trent Alexander-Arnold challenge emerges.
Chelsea fans are adamant that their team should have been awarded a penalty during their recent Premier League clash against Liverpool, following the release of new footage highlighting Trent Alexander-Arnold’s challenge on Jadon Sancho. The controversial incident occurred at Anfield in Sunday’s match, with Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side aiming for a top-three position in the league.
The controversy began earlier in the game when Liverpool were awarded a penalty after Chelsea defender Levi Colwill was penalized for a foul on Curtis Jones inside the box. Mohamed Salah converted the spot-kick, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead. However, frustration among Chelsea supporters grew when Alexander-Arnold’s later challenge on Sancho in Liverpool’s penalty area went unpunished.
In the second half, Alexander-Arnold made a tackle on Sancho inside Liverpool’s box, but the referee did not initially award a penalty. Despite a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), no penalty was given, and the decision remained unchanged, much to the disappointment of Chelsea fans. Many took to social media to express their frustration, with one fan posting an alternate angle of the challenge, accusing VAR of not thoroughly checking the incident. “VAR didn’t even check Trent’s foul on Sancho,” one fan claimed.
The incident ignited heated discussions, with some Chelsea fans accusing Liverpool of consistently benefiting from VAR decisions. One supporter even coined the term “LiVARpool,” implying that Liverpool often receives favorable calls from VAR. Many drew comparisons between Colwill’s penalty on Curtis Jones and Alexander-Arnold’s challenge on Sancho, arguing that both should have been treated the same
Despite the controversy, Chelsea managed to equalize early in the second half through a goal by Nicolas Jackson. However, Liverpool quickly regained the lead just three minutes later when Salah assisted Curtis Jones, making it 2-1
The match prompted mixed reactions from pundits. Leon Osman criticized Chelsea’s defensive organization during his commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, while Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports, praised Curtis Jones for his impressive performance and key role in Liverpool’s victory
Although Liverpool won the match, the debate over the penalty decision continues to stir anger among Chelsea fans, many of whom believe they were unfairly denied a critical spot-kick. This incident has reignited broader conversations about the consistency of VAR decisions and their impact on key moments in high-stakes games like this one.
