VAR rules out Cole Palmer's early opener

Santi Romero 8 months ago 5.4k |

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Cole Palmer's early opener was disallowed following a VAR review. Screenshot/Foot+direct

Chelsea came out all guns blazing at Stamford Bridge and managed to take an early lead through Cole Palmer, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review.

Chelsea need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after two straight games without taking the three points. After a draw at home against Nottingham Forest and a defeat at Anfield against Liverpool, the Blues face a tough test against Newcastle.

Enzo Maresca's side came out all guns blazing against the Magpies and managed to take an early lead thanks to a great play between Jackson and Cole Palmer. The former Villarreal striker received on the halfway line and found the English midfielder in space with a defence-splitting pass.

The Manchester City youth player drove the ball and once inside the box beat Nick Pope with a low cross-shot to break the deadlock at Stamford Bridge. However, following a VAR review the goal was disallowed after Palmer was caught offside.

Chelsea currently sit seventh with 14 points, while Newcastle are eleventh with 12 points, tied with Bournemouth and Fulham.