Fans are furious and convinced that Chelsea deserved a penalty after new footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s challenge emerged.

Chelsea fans are insistent that their team should have received a penalty during their recent Premier League match against Liverpool, following the release of new footage showing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s tackle on Jadon Sancho. This contentious moment took place at Anfield during Sunday’s game, as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea aimed for a top-three finish in the league.

The controversy began with a penalty given to Liverpool earlier in the match, when Chelsea defender Levi Colwill was penalized for a foul on Curtis Jones in the box. Mohamed Salah converted the penalty, putting Liverpool ahead 1-0. Tensions flared among Chelsea supporters when Alexander-Arnold’s challenge on Sancho in Liverpool’s penalty area went unpunished.

In the second half, Alexander-Arnold tackled Sancho inside Liverpool’s box, but the referee did not award a penalty. Despite the incident being reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the decision was upheld, frustrating Chelsea fans. Many expressed their displeasure on social media, with one supporter posting a different angle of the incident and stating, “VAR didn’t even check Trent’s foul on Sancho.”

This sparked intense discussions, with some accusing Liverpool of gaining an unfair advantage from VAR decisions. One fan even dubbed the term “LiVARpool,” implying that Liverpool frequently benefits from VAR outcomes. The debate intensified as many pointed out the inconsistency in the officiating, arguing that if Colwill’s foul warranted a penalty, then Alexander-Arnold’s tackle should have too.

Despite the controversy, Chelsea equalized early in the second half with a goal from Nicolas Jackson. However, Liverpool quickly regained the lead just three minutes later when Salah assisted Curtis Jones to score, making it 2-1.

The match elicited mixed reviews from commentators; Leon Osman criticized Chelsea’s defensive tactics on BBC Radio 5 Live, while Gary Neville praised Curtis Jones for his exceptional performance on Sky Sports.

While Liverpool celebrated their victory, the debate over the penalty decision continues among Chelsea fans, many of whom feel they were wrongfully denied a crucial penalty. This incident has reignited discussions about the consistency of VAR decisions and their impact on critical moments in high-stakes matches.