In a dramatic turn of events during the West Ham versus Chelsea match, a goal by Niclas Fullkrug was disallowed after a VAR review confirmed an offside in the build-up. Fullkrug believed he had scored the third goal of a thrilling first half with a well-placed shot past Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. However, Chelsea players immediately raised their concerns, claiming there was an offside prior to the goal.

The VAR team, utilising automated offside technology, swiftly reviewed the incident. They confirmed that a player, Todibo, was indeed in an offside position during the build-up to the goal. The Premier League later announced the decision on social media platform X, stating, "VAR checked the referee’s call of goal – and established that Todibo was in an offside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was disallowed."

This incident adds to the ongoing discussions surrounding the use of VAR in football, particularly regarding its impact on match outcomes. Fans and players alike continue to navigate the complexities of the technology as it plays a crucial role in officiating decisions. Updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.