Kerry: Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling Cucurella's hair at Southampton before Christmas. Brooks clotheslined him before dragging him to the ground by his hair and was booked. What's the point of VAR if it can't ensure consistency in this most unique and specific type of incidents?

Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the midweek action, including incidents from Chelseas draw with Bournemouth and Arsenals win over Tottenham in the no

David Brooks was fortunate to stay on the pitch after throwing Marc Cucurella to the floor during Chelsea's Premier League match with Bournemouth

Chelsea: Premier League explain why David Brooks was not sent off after Marc Cucurella incident - Bournemouth midfielder controversially escaped a sending off after making contact with the face of Mar

Marc Cucurella has caused more controversy after the dramatic 2-2 Chelsea draw with Bournemouth, with officials warned about his behaviour.

Bournemouth star David Brooks escaped a red card in Tuesday's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge following an incident with Marc Cucurella in the second-half.

Chelsea fans couldn’t believe David Brooks’ robust clothesline challenge on Marc Cucurella wasn’t deemed violent conduct. Shortly after Justin Kluivert equalised for the Cherries

Former Premier League refs chief Keith Hackett says match officials should be focusing on Chelsea fullback Marc Cucurella.

Reece James finally returned to the Chelsea XI in their 5-0 FA Cup win over Morecambe but was withdrawn by Enzo Maresca at half time.

Borussia Dortmund are ramping up their interest in wantaway Chelsea defender Renato Veiga.According to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga giants have submitted an opening bid to sign

Renato Veiga eyes a loan move to showcase his center-back potential, with Borussia Dortmund interested. Limited minutes at Chelsea fuel transfer rumors.

That song has become all too rare at Chelsea over the past two years, but James picked a captain’s moment to remind everyone why they sing it at Stamford Bridge. This was a game of two halves but the point of demarcation was not the half-time break — it was the 56th minute.