Liam Rosenior on Allowed Leeds UnitedSecond goal against Chelsea. The Blues held a two-goal lead to a 2-2 draw with Leeds United on Tuesday.

Goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer gave Chelsea a firm advantage, but Lucas Nmecha halved the deficit with a 76th-minute penalty and Noah Okafor equalized with 17 minutes left.

There was some controversy surrounding Okafor’s equalizer, however, as the ball appeared to hit Jaden Bogle’s hand. talking TNT SportsAsked if he thought there was a handball before Okafor’s goal, Roniol insisted he didn’t see the ball.

“That’s what I did,” he said. “I haven’t seen it. People are still questioning whether that’s the case. The rule is if there’s any contact with his hands it should be banned, but I haven’t seen it come back to make that judgment.”

The Chelsea manager was furious when journalist Olivia Bouzaglo told him the ball hit him on the arm but it was deemed an unintentional handball.

“Rules are rules,” he continued. “It is my understanding that if there is any handball before a goal, it should be banned. So, if they say that, then someone will explain the rules to me because they need to help the referee. You saying that will only make me angrier because if they come with such a judgment, it is unacceptable.”

Chelsea failed to capitalize on their chance to win the game as Palmer missed a sitter in the final seconds of the game. The result ended the Blues’ four-game winning streak. Premier League.

Premier League explains why Leeds United’s second goal against Chelsea was allowed to stand

While calling for handball, Premier League Match Center said there was no handball on Leeds defender Bogle during the equalizer. chelsea At Stamford Bridge.

Referee Robert Jones ruled the goal valid on the spot, and the Premier League confirmed the video assistant referee (VAR) had upheld the decision. When explaining the decision, They wrote on X:

“The referee’s goal against Leeds United was checked and confirmed by VAR – Bogle did not commit a handball foul during the preparations for the game.”

After 26 games, the Blues have 44 points, ranking fifth in the standings.