Premier League release statement as Chelsea fans rage over penalty decision against Ipswich

Chelsea fans were left furious after Ipswich Town were awarded a penalty early in their Premier League clash.

Blues Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen fouled Liam Delap inside the area and referee John Brooks pointed to the spot.

Replays showed Jorgensen made very little contact, but after a VAR review the decision stood.

Delap took the penalty and scored 1-0. ipswich at Portman Road, with Chelsea fans furious on social media.

“How the hell is that a penalty? That's a great dive from Delap,” said one X user.

A second added: “There's actually no contact. I don't get it.”

“That's never a penalty,” said a third.

A fourth added: “How did VAR confirm that as a penalty when there is no contact? It's ridiculous.”

Shortly afterwards, the Premier League Match Center explained why the penalty was upheld.

“The penalty called by the referee for a foul by Jörgensen on Delap was verified and confirmed by the VAR, which considered that there was enough contact to sanction a penalty,” the statement reads.

Chelsea thought they had equalized midway through the first half, but Joao Felix's goal was disallowed for offside after a long check.

Ipswich maintained their 1-0 lead going into the break.

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