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Chelsea penalty for Canvot handball given on review, arm in normal position

Sunday, 25 January 2026 · 2025-26 · 60'

What happened

Jaydee Canvot was penalised for handball after a VAR review, but the KMI panel ruled his arm was by his side in a normal position and the ball came up off his hip.

On the pitch: Correct on the field
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: CHE Chelsea
Harmed: CRY Crystal Palace

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

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

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Officials & their calls

RefereeDarren EnglandCorrectcareer on file: 5 err · 86%VARMatt DonohueErrorcareer on file: 5 err · 69%Assistant VARConstantine HatzidakisErrorcareer on file: 2 err · 78%

What the fans thought

Grumbles28

3 of 69 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating. Main gripes: handball and penalty.

“No they don't, they call it out as not a penalty. The Premier League, which is the only authority that matters here by the way, state this is an accidental handball and a penalty.” · 5 upvotes

“No they don't. PL has said no such thing - that would contravene the LOTG. >No they don't, they call it out as not a penalty. Not a penalty would be not a foul... The fact that it's goalbound is completely irrelevant to …” · 1 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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