STAMFORD BRIDGE — When the Premier League introduced Video Assistant Referees in 2019, it was to correct “clear and obvious errors”. Six years on and the technology is being used for a different purpose: to re-referee matches in super slow motion.
How many times over the past decade has he dreamt of his first Fulham goal? In his wildest dreams did he imagine it would be as good as this? And would come against Chelsea in a west London derby?
King reached the ball first, skillfully squirmed away from the man mountain in front of him and wrong-footed Sanchez with a low drive at his near post. It was a fine goal, displaying King’s composure, confidence and class.
King’s disallowed goal
The Brazilian was guilty of committing a “careless challenge” according to referee Rob Jones. Except it wasn’t careless in the slightest, but a natural movement of limbs. Where was his foot supposed to go?
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Josh King's opening goal is disallowed for a 'careless challenge' after VAR review @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/5pLOwOcPc2
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 30, 2025“Rob has been sucked in by the VAR [Michael Salisbury], he has just landed on his foot, which can only go in one place, it is a poor, poor call,” said former Premier League referee Mike Dean.
“VAR has had a shocking start to the season,” tweeted Jamie Carragher, as though VAR was an out-of-sorts centre-back and not unfit-for-use technology.
The Fulham manager’s mood wasn’t helped by the timing of Chelsea’s opening goal, scored by Joao Pedro, which came 45 seconds past the eight allocated minutes at the end of the first half. That lengthy stoppage was largely due to the time taken to wipe out King’s effort.
Silva stared down Jones after he had belatedly blown the half-time whistle, before striding onto the pitch to query his decision. He had the cursed demeanour of a man who had just spilt coffee all over his new white trainers.
Pedro’s handball
Ryan Sessegnon committed the cardinal sin of turning his back when facing a cross and could have few complaints about the penalty award against him for handball.
There's more VAR controversy as the ball strikes Joao Pedro's hand just moments before a handball is given against Ryan Sessegnon. Chelsea went on to score from the penalty spot @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/hF9BRPq2xA
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 30, 2025Jones took an age to award it after being sent to the pitchside monitor for the second time of the afternoon.
There was confusion all around Stamford Bridge as he appeared to motion for no penalty before then drawing out the screen with his fingers and pointing towards the spot. Enzo Fernandez duly dispatched it to settle the contest.
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As the game meandered towards an inevitable conclusion, Fulham fans directed their ire at Jones. “You’re not fit to referee,” they chanted, followed by “2-0 to the referee”.
In the pre-VAR days, they could have been toasting a rare victory away at their rivals. Instead, the post-match pints left a bitter aftertaste.
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