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

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✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.


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✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.


Monthly from$45.99
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✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.


Over 28 months$79.99
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.


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  • King scores goal for Fulham
  • Effort chalked off at Chelsea
  • Premier League explains decision
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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.