A Premier League independent panel has acknowledged that Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer should have received a red card for violent conduct during his side's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
The incident occurred in the 2026-27 Premier League fixture between the two London clubs. Match officials did not dismiss Palmer at the time, but a subsequent review by the league's key match incidents panel determined the player's actions warranted a sending-off.
The admission highlights ongoing scrutiny of refereeing decisions and the role of video assistant review in identifying serious foul play. Chelsea ultimately lost the match, though the panel's finding does not alter the result.
