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Premier League Panel Deems Chelsea's Penalty Award Wrong

2/10/2026

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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel said Chelsea's handball penalty in their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace was incorrectly awarded.
Crystal Palace defender Jaydee Canvot blocked a shot with his arm, and referee Darren England allowed play before VAR advised a review.
The KMI Panel said VAR's intervention was a mistake, noting Canvot's arm was not 'unnaturally bigger,' and Newcastle's Jacob Murphy handball against Brentford was deemed correct.

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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel said Chelsea's handball penalty in their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace was incorrectly awarded.
Crystal Palace defender Jaydee Canvot blocked a shot with his arm, and referee Darren England allowed play before VAR advised a review.
The KMI Panel said VAR's intervention was a mistake, noting Canvot's arm was not 'unnaturally bigger,' and Newcastle's Jacob Murphy handball against Brentford was deemed correct.