Chelsea took an early lead in the London derby against Arsenal through Cole Palmer. The goal came from a controversial penalty decision when Murdyk’s header struck Saliba’s arm from very close range.
Despite the on-field referee initially waving off the penalty appeal, VAR intervened, leading to a lengthy review and ultimately a penalty awarded to Chelsea.
The decision left Arsenal fans frustrated, but Cole Palmer stepped up and converted the penalty to give Chelsea the lead in a highly contested match.
Literally everybody who knows anything about ball agrees that the Law is shit and that never should be a handball on Saliba.
— The Short Fuse (@TheShortFuse) October 21, 2023
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Chelsea were awarded a penalty and went 1-0 up on Arsenal after William Saliba was called for handball. #CHEARS pic.twitter.com/mwoEVvNggd
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 21, 2023
PALMER SLOTS HOME THE PENALTY! ?
Arsenal concede for the first time away from home this season! pic.twitter.com/eQbo5odfEd
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 21, 2023