Explained: Why Fulham had opener chalked off against Chelsea by VAR as Premier League clarify controversial referee decision

The Premier League have explained why Fulham's goal against Chelsea was chalked off following a VAR review.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Joshua King looked to have given Fulham a 21st-minute lead at Stamford Bridge, only for the goal to be overturned by referee Robert Jones. To make matters worse, Chelsea, who were second-best in the first half, took the lead in stoppage time through Joao Pedro's header. So, here's why the Cottagers' opener was ruled out.

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THE EXPLANATION
Following a VAR review, along with Jones going to the pitchside monitor, it was deemed that Rodrigo Muniz fouled Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up to King's goal. The official deemed that the striker committed a "careless" challenge, and the goal was ruled out.
WHAT THE PREMIER LEAGUE SAID
The Premier League Match Centre tweeted: "After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Fulham. Referee announcement: “After review, Fulham number nine commits a careless challenge, stands on the foot of the Chelsea defender, therefore we disallow the goal and we restart with a Chelsea free kick. There would be no further action.”

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WHAT NEXT?
To rub more salt into Fulham's wounds, Chelsea won and then scored a contentious spot-kick to make it 2-0 as Enzo Fernandez converted from the spot. That was also controversial as although Ryan Sessegnon handled, the ball looked to have struck Joao Pedro's hand in the lead-up. Fulham boss Marco Silva's post-match press conference is likely to be interesting.

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