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Cole Palmer escapes a second yellow card

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 · 2025-26 · —

What happened

The KMI panel ruled that Cole Palmer should have been shown a second yellow card. Second cautions were not reviewable by VAR in 2025-26.

On the pitch: No second yellow
VAR: VAR did not intervene
Benefited: CHE Chelsea
Harmed: LEE Leeds United

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

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

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Officials & their calls

RefereeRob JonesErrorcareer on file: 10 err · 23%VARJohn BrooksNot judgedcareer on file: 4 err · 86%Assistant VARSimon BennettNot judgedcareer on file: 0 err · 100%

What the fans thought

Furious58

14 of 265 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Chelsea fans. Main gripes: handball and penalty.

“Insane collapse. Stupid penalty, worst defensive play I’ve ever seen, missing a sitter. Just a shocking way to blow a lead. Literally can’t believe it” · 100 upvotes · CHE fan

“Losing 2 points isn't on him. We shouldn't have given up 2 goals by a penalty and horrible decision making” · 38 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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