Premier League Disallows Fulham Goal After VAR Foul Review

Fulham's opening goal against Chelsea, scored by Josh King, was controversially disallowed after a VAR review cited a 'careless challenge' by Rodrigo Muniz on Trevoh Chalobah, according to referee Robert Jones. The Premier League confirmed the decision, causing significant frustration among Fulham fans and widespread criticism on social media, with many arguing the contact was minor and part of normal play. Former Chelsea player and pundit Joe Cole also disagreed with the ruling, suggesting it overly sanitizes football and penalizes typical challenges. The decision sparked debate over the use of VAR and its impact on the game's flow and physical nature. Chelsea eventually took the lead later in the match, while Fulham felt aggrieved by the overturned goal. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around VAR's role in adjudicating fouls and goals in Premier League matches.