It was a match that will go down in history as one of the wildest and most controversial in Premier League history. Tottenham vs. Chelsea on November 6, 2023, was a game that had it all: goals, red cards, VAR drama, and plenty of talking points.
Minute 14: Son Heung-min scores a goal for Tottenham, but it is disallowed for offside.
Minute 21: Raheem Sterling scores a goal for Chelsea, but there is a suggestion of handball in the build-up.
Minute 21: Cristian Romero fouls Enzo Fernandez in the penalty area. VAR checks for a red card and penalty, but referee Michael Oliver decides to only award a yellow card.
Minute 28: Moises Caicedo scores a goal for Chelsea, but it is ruled out for offside against Nicolas Jackson.
Minute 28: Romero fouls Fernandez again. This time, VAR checks for a red card and penalty again. Oliver is sent to the pitchside monitor to review the incident. After a lengthy delay, he awards a red card to Romero and gives Chelsea a penalty.
Minute 33: Cole Palmer converts the penalty to level the scores at 1-1.
Minute 37: Jackson scores a goal for Chelsea, but it is ruled out for offside.
Minute 40: Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is shown a yellow card for his protestations.
Minute 45+7: Destiny Udogie challenges Sterling in the penalty area. There is a suggestion that Udogie has fouled Sterling, but Oliver waves away the appeals for a penalty.
Minute 45+11: Reece James fouls Son outside the penalty area. VAR checks for a red card, but Oliver decides to only award a yellow card.
Half-time: The score is 1-1, but the match has already been marred by controversy.
Second half:
Minute 78: Eric Dier scores a goal for Tottenham, but it is disallowed for offside.
Full-time: The match ends 1-1.
The match was a nightmare for referee Michael Oliver, who was constantly surrounded by players and managers protesting his decisions. VAR also played a significant role in the game, with several key decisions being overturned.
The match was also a major talking point for pundits and fans. Many people questioned the refereeing decisions, and there was a lot of debate about whether VAR is helping or hindering the game.
Overall, Tottenham vs. Chelsea was a match that will go down in history as one of the wildest and most controversial in Premier League history. It was a game that had it all, and it is sure to be remembered for many years to come.