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Chalobah's Controversial Goal Sparks VAR Debate in Arsenal Match

12/2/2025

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On December 1, 2025, Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah scored against Arsenal, a goal scrutinized for an offside involving Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea.
Arsenal fans criticized VAR for not intervening, claiming Fernandez interfered with play despite not touching the ball.
The VAR ruled Enzo Fernandez did not impact Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera's clearance.
Howard Webb, chief of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, said VAR intervenes only for "clear and obvious" errors.

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On December 1, 2025, Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah scored against Arsenal, a goal scrutinized for an offside involving Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea.
Arsenal fans criticized VAR for not intervening, claiming Fernandez interfered with play despite not touching the ball.
The VAR ruled Enzo Fernandez did not impact Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera's clearance.
Howard Webb, chief of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, said VAR intervenes only for "clear and obvious" errors.