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No penalty for a challenge on Anthony Gordon

Saturday, 20 December 2025 · 2025-26 · —

What happened

No penalty for a challenge on Anthony Gordon. The KMI panel ruled the on-field decision wrong, but not a clear and obvious error, so VAR was right not to intervene.

On the pitch: No penalty for a challenge on Anthony Gordon
VAR: VAR confirmed
Benefited: CHE Chelsea
Harmed: NEW Newcastle United

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

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

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Officials & their calls

RefereeAndy MadleyErrorcareer on file: 10 err · 33%VARPeter BankesCorrectcareer on file: 8 err · 58%Assistant VAREdward SmartCorrectcareer on file: 2 err · 88%

What the fans thought

Meltdown82

73 of 713 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Newcastle United fans. Main gripes: penalty and red card.

“This ref was such a f***ing coward. He didn't want to make a single decision.” · 98 upvotes · MUN fan

“Sorry, the non-penalty was the worst decision I’ve seen in a long, long time.” · 42 upvotes · ARS fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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