Tottenham supporters are questioning the officials after footage emerged appearing to show Chelsea’s Cole Palmer making contact with Micky van de Ven’s chin during their heated London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The clip has sparked outrage among Spurs fans, with many wondering why the incident did not result in a more severe punishment. Some supporters believe the challenge deserved closer examination by the referee and VAR.
With tensions already high during the encounter, the incident has become another major talking point, particularly among Tottenham fans demanding consistency in refereeing decisions.
However, whether the challenge warranted a red card depends on factors such as the force used, the nature of the contact and whether Van de Ven’s safety was endangered.
Palmer had already received a yellow card before being sent off for a second bookable offence following a separate studs-up challenge on Conor Gallagher. The two incidents are unrelated and must be assessed independently.
VAR does not routinely review every yellow-card decision. Its intervention is generally reserved for specific situations, including potential straight-red-card offences.
For Spurs supporters, the central question remains whether Palmer’s contact with Van de Ven crossed the threshold for serious foul play and deserved a harsher punishment.
Until the footage is properly assessed, claims that Palmer should have been sent off for that particular incident remain a matter of debate rather than a confirmed refereeing error.
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