Never in a million years. Don’t like Dean but that was good reffing. Classic winger initiating contact by stepping across.
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It wasn't a penalty either, but I don't see where Lamptey fouled James. If it was the other way however, he would've given it and VAR wouldn't have intervened.
Never a pen.
Lamptey looks awesome.
He steps across him - watch it back and you can see where their feet clash. Some refs buy it because contact = penalty if you see it at high speed but it’s essentially obstruction by the attacking player. Agree VAR wouldn’t have overruled it though, says a lot about VAR.
James looking awkward on the left so far.
That’s a booking all day long
The Brighton player with the ridiculous barnet has been awful every time I have watched him.
Reece James injured?
Hopefully, not a serious one for James. Playing against Lamptey can take its toll.
Now, I'd never wilfully wish injuries on players but let's just say I'm not devastated a couple of Chelsea players have taken knocks.
James doesn’t fancy Lamptey running past him.
Chelsea getting absolutely decimated by injuries.
My opinion as well. I didn't wish for it to happen, but I'm not quite devastated by it
The fridge scores. Or maybe not?
Edit: can't be ruling that one out just because Maupay is a pussy.
Edit: can't be ruling that one out just because Maupay is a pussy.
Death, taxes and more Chelsea injuries.
How often do you see goals from corners that could have been prevented by a man on the post
Goal stands
Lukaku slapped Maupay
Just elbow your marker and get a free header, this is the league where VAR doesn't really matter.
Maupay's hands all over him, to be fair
You can elbow people in the face now?
Textbook header from Rom.
Yeah, don't cheer it but slightly happy
That happened after what Lukaku did.
Christensen struggling big time now.
No problem with that goal been giving. Mupay was trying to hold him back.
Lukaku
Five goals for Lukaku. £20m each. Great business.
He elbows him in the face, intentional or not, to free himself. Yet when McTominay shrugs Son's pulling hands off of him and touches his face with an index finger, the goal is disallowed.
I just want to know when elbowing someone in the face became allowed, regardless of intention? I mean, Maupay being so called all over him did feck all to prevent him having a free run at the ball and head the ball in the net, so hardly like he's got a shout for a penalty there.
According to the commentary team sure as long as you get touched on the waist first
Elbow in the face? What are you smoking.. 
Oh right, need to have another look then
This, what a load of bollocks.
As United fans we know what an absolute bellend Maupay is, no qualms with that decision
Maybe he didn't fall down as theatrically as Son last season?
Elbow in the face? What are you smoking..
Was a clear foul by Lukaku.
I agree. I hate players who do not even look at the ball and just hold the opponent.
That was a bullshit decision and this would've been also if they decided to rule that out. It's as if people forget football is a contact sport.
Goal was fine, dont wrap your arms around someone and lower your head if you don't want an elbow near it.