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PL Match Center explains Palmer's no-penalty call: VAR confirms contact occurs outside the box

  /  autty

In Round 10 of the Premier League, Chelsea played away at Sunderland. In the 24th minute, Cole Palmer went down after being challenged by two opposing players, but the referee did not award a penalty. VAR then reviewed the incident and upheld the on-field decision.

In the 24th minute, Cole Palmer fell under pressure from two Sunderland players, with Luke O'Nien making physical contact with him. Palmer immediately appealed to the referee for a penalty, but play was waved on.

VAR then reviewed the controversial decision and ultimately determined that any contact occurred outside the box, so no penalty was awarded.

The official Premier League Match Centre explained: "VAR confirmed the referee's decision to allow play to continue, as any contact with Cole Palmer occurred outside the penalty area."