Premier League announce major referee decision for Chelsea vs Liverpool after VAR controversy
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The Premier League have confirmed the officials for Liverpool's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoonChelsea are set to face Liverpool in the Premier League's most anticipated match of gameweek 6, with a somewhat contentious decision announced ahead of the showdown. Both Enzo Maresca's team and the reigning champions will enter the game at Stamford Bridge on the back of losses to Brighton and Crystal Palace, respectively.The Blues initially took the lead against Brighton, but surrendered three goals in the final quarter of an hour, with Trevoh Chalobah's red card just after the interval proving pivotal."It's a tough one because we were in control of the game, we scored one, we scored more, we didn't concede nothing, they just said to me also in terms of data, we had so many shots in the first half, 70% of possession, everything was fine," Maresca confessed during his post-match press conference.READ MORE: Liverpool handed new referee verdict after late drama in Crystal Palace gameREAD MORE: Enzo Maresca dealt Chelsea nightmare after red card controversy before Liverpool clash"And then suddenly, because of our mistake, and then with the red card, again, the plan completely changed.
So for me we played two games, first-half, and then unfortunately after the red card."Simultaneously, as Danny Welbeck was scoring Brighton's third goal, Eddie Nketiah clinched all three points for Palace against Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Federico Chiesa thought he had salvaged a draw for his side with another substitute appearance goal, but Arne Slot's team ultimately suffered their first loss of the season.Liverpool's manager has confirmed that Chiesa sustained an injury during his brief appearance, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming match in west London.
This negates the double jeopardy rule of a penalty and red card being awarded, which means he should have been dismissed.The main confusion seemed to stem from Andy Madley not advising Pawson to review his decision at the pitchside monitor, resulting in him being demoted to fourth official duties for Manchester City's visit to Brentford.---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.