‘I can’t remember a worse VAR decision’- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has officially announced the dismissal of the officials and referees from the recent Manchester United Vs Chelsea match. This decision comes after the referee took five minutes to come to a decision following a an Offside goal and poor Officiating

The Premier League has shed light on the circumstances surrounding Casemiro’s dismissal during Manchester United’s match against Chelsea, confirming that the Brazilian midfielder was given a second yellow card for a holding offense that thwarted a promising Chelsea attack. According to the league, the referee’s decision to issue the second yellow card was in line with the rules, and there was no VAR involvement as per protocol.

Casemiro had already been cautioned earlier in the game for a late tackle on Enzo Fernandez. However, his actions near the halfway line, where he pulled on Andrey Santos’ shirt, led to his expulsion. This incident occurred as the first half drew to a close, and the red card significantly impacted the dynamics of the game.

As a result of the second yellow card, Casemiro will serve a one-match suspension, which means he will miss Manchester United’s upcoming fixture against Brentford next weekend. He will return to the team for their match against AFC Sunderland on October 4. Manchester United cannot appeal the decision, as it was a second bookable offense.

In the same match, Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off in the first five minutes for bringing down Bryan Mbeumo outside the box. Sanchez received a straight red card but will only serve a one-match suspension due to the nature of the offense, denying a goal-scoring opportunity. His suspension will affect Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash against Lincoln City midweek, but he won’t face any Premier League punishment.

The Premier League’s explanation of Casemiro’s red card has provided valuable insight into the referee’s decision-making process. The incident highlights the delicate balance between decisive action on the field and the consequences that follow such actions. Manchester United’s ability to secure a 2-1 win despite being reduced to 10 men for the latter part of the match speaks to the team’s resilience and determination.

The match was marked by a series of pivotal moments, including Casemiro’s goal, which was followed by his dismissal. Chelsea’s performance in the first half was lackluster, with Chalobah describing the start as the “worst 15 minutes” Chelsea has played this season. In the second half, Chelsea managed to pull a goal back through Chalobah, but it was too little, too late.

Maresca acknowledged that the red card had thrown his team’s plans into disarray and expressed a preference for going a goal down rather than losing their goalkeeper. The loss leaves Chelsea sixth in the table, and the club will hope to avoid a prolonged absence for Palmer, who has been limited to just three starts in the season.