The Tottenham vs. Chelsea match on Sunday was full of drama, but a controversial tackle by Moises Caicedo on Pape Matar Sarr stole the spotlight.

The challenge sparked heated discussions as many felt it warranted a red card, yet VAR decided no action was necessary, leaving fans and commentators stunned.

A Reckless Tackle and VAR’s Response

Caicedo’s tackle on Sarr was dangerous, with the Chelsea midfielder going over the ball and making contact with the Tottenham player’s shin using his studs.

Sky Sports commentators Peter Drury and Jamie Carragher immediately flagged it as a potential red-card offense.

Carragher, in particular, was adamant that the challenge should have been punished more severely, stating, “It’s absolutely certain this was going to be a red card.”

However, VAR ruled that no further action was needed, leaving Carragher in disbelief.

“What? Have I missed something? That’s unbelievable,” he remarked.

Public Reaction: Fans and Experts Express Shock

The lack of punishment for Caicedo’s tackle didn’t sit well with many fans on social media.

One user on X stated, “That should have been a red card for Caicedo after that dangerous challenge on Sarr. How he didn’t even get booked is beyond me.”

Others expressed similar frustrations, with some calling the VAR decision a “bottle job” and others saying, “Caicedo is so lucky there.”

The widespread reaction made it clear that many felt the decision was a major oversight.

Game Momentum Shifts as Chelsea Makes a Comeback

Despite the controversy, Caicedo stayed on the pitch and played a crucial role in Chelsea’s comeback.

Tottenham initially took a commanding 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski.

However, Chelsea responded, with Jadon Sancho scoring a stunning goal to get his team back into the match.

Soon after, Caicedo earned Chelsea a penalty, which Cole Palmer converted. Enzo Fernandez then gave Chelsea the lead, and Palmer added a second penalty to seal the victory.

Son Heung-min managed to score for Tottenham in injury time, but it was a mere consolation, as Chelsea held on for a 4-3 win.

Chelsea Closes the Gap on Liverpool

The win allowed Chelsea to narrow the gap to just four points behind league leaders Liverpool.

However, with Liverpool having a game in hand due to their match against Everton being postponed, the title race remains very much alive.

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