Premier League Explains Two Disallowed Goals In Chelsea's 1-0 Win Over Tottenham

The Premier League has issued an official explanation regarding the two disallowed goals in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, following VAR checks.

In an official statement, the league confirmed that Moises Caicedo’s goal was ruled out after a VAR review due to an offside position by his teammate, Levi Colwill. The disallowed goal came moments after Enzo Fernandez’s header had given Chelsea a 1-0 lead.

The Premier League shared the reasoning behind the decision on their official X account, stating, “VAR reviewed the referee’s goal call and found that Colwill was offside during the build-up, which led to the recommendation for the goal to be disallowed.”

The second disallowed goal came from Pape Matar Sarr’s long-range shot, which was initially awarded by referee Craig Pawson. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned. The Premier League explained, “VAR reviewed the referee’s decision and identified a foul by Sarr on Caicedo during the build-up. The referee was advised to check the monitor, and upon review, the goal was disallowed. Sarr was cautioned for the reckless challenge.”

These decisions have sparked conversations around the continued use of VAR in the Premier League, which has been pivotal in ensuring correct calls during matches.

For more insights on VAR and its impact on football, check out this in-depth article from BBC Sports.

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