Howard Webb, head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has admitted that match officials made a clear mistake in disallowing Fulham’s goal against Chelsea in their Premier League clash.
Fulham striker Josh King thought he had given his side the lead before referee Rob Jones, following a VAR review, ruled the goal out. The decision was based on a foul by Rodrigo Muniz on Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah near the halfway line in the build-up to the counter-attack.
PGMOL later removed Michael Salisbury, the VAR official involved in the incident, from officiating duties in the high-profile clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Webb admitted the call was simply wrong:
“It wasn’t controversial, it was wrong. We’ve established some principles in terms of how we officiate in the Premier League and how we use VAR.”
Why the Fulham Disallowed Goal vs Chelsea Matters
The cancelled strike came at a crucial point in the match when Fulham were building momentum against their London rivals. Webb’s admission has reignited debate about VAR accuracy and consistency in the Premier League.
Webb’s admission highlights ongoing concerns about the consistency and accuracy of VAR decisions in the Premier League.
Wider Impact of the VAR Error
The Fulham disallowed goal vs Chelsea has once again highlighted ongoing frustrations among fans and pundits. Many are calling for clearer standards and more accountability in Premier League refereeing, especially with decisions that directly influence match outcomes.
