SHOCKING PREMIER LEAGUE DECISION! Aston Villa vs Chelsea just took a WILD turn as the Premier League releases an official statement on Marco Asensio’s controversial goal!

Premier League Clarifies Aston Villa’s Equalizer Against Chelsea Amid VAR Review

The Premier League has provided an official explanation regarding Aston Villa’s controversial equalizing goal against Chelsea, which was initially disallowed for offside before being overturned by VAR.

Chelsea, aiming to improve their recent struggles on the road, started strong at Villa Park on Saturday evening. Enzo Fernandez put them ahead just nine minutes into the game, converting a cross from Pedro Neto to give the Blues an early advantage. They maintained that lead going into the halftime break.

However, Villa managed to level the score just before the hour mark. Marcus Rashford, who had come on as a halftime substitute, played a crucial role by redirecting a pass into the box. His header set up Marco Asensio, another January signing, who slotted the ball into the net. Initially, the goal was ruled out due to an offside call, cutting short Villa’s celebrations.

A VAR review followed, and after careful assessment, the officials determined that Rashford was in an onside position during the build-up. The Premier League Match Centre later confirmed the decision on X (formerly Twitter), stating:

“VAR reviewed the referee’s original decision to disallow Aston Villa’s goal and confirmed that Rashford was onside in the lead-up, leading to the goal being awarded.”

The equalizer left Chelsea at risk of finishing the match in fifth place in the league standings unless they could secure a late winner. A draw would see them reach 44 points, tying with Manchester City, though Pep Guardiola’s team would still have a game in hand.

Chelsea will quickly shift their focus to their next fixture on Tuesday night when they face Southampton, who currently sit at the bottom of the table. The match at Stamford Bridge is set to kick off at 8:05 PM, with all Premier League teams in midweek action.

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