ErrorKMI panel ruling · 3-2 voteHandballSignificantHeated

No penalty as Brooks' cross hits Gusto's outstretched arm

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 · 2025-26 · 54'

What happened

It was 2-2 in the 54th minute when Marcus Tavernier played a long cross to David Brooks. Gusto jumped to head it and the ball landed on his outstretched arm.

On the pitch: See summary
VAR: VAR did not intervene
Benefited: CHE Chelsea
Harmed: BOU Bournemouth

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Chelsea fans, Bournemouth fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeSam BarrottErrorcareer on file: 11 err · 8%VARCraig PawsonErrorcareer on file: 10 err · 62%Assistant VARAdrian HolmesErrorcareer on file: 1 err · 94%

What the fans thought

Grumbles29

4 of 162 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Chelsea fans.

“Chelsea have 30 points at the official halfway point of the season. On pace for a 60 point season which would be our 3rd worst Premier League season this century. A grand majority of our points have come against teams in…” · 43 upvotes · CHE fan

“We’re so s*** and deserve to drop all the points we have, but seriously are these the best refs we can get in the league. Caicedo booked right at the start of the game then incredibly lenient with everyone else. Estevao …” · 7 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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