Chelsea denied penalty in Palace draw as Blues fans cry foul

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Chelsea supporters are convinced their team was denied a clear penalty during the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, following a contentious challenge by Tyrick Mitchell on Pedro Neto.

The incident occurred in the second half with Chelsea still holding a narrow 1-0 lead. Mitchell appeared to clip the ball as he lunged into the tackle, but his heavy collision with Neto raised questions about the legality of the challenge.

While no penalty was awarded, Chelsea fans argue that the incident warranted a closer review, especially considering its potential impact on the game. Comparisons have been drawn to last weekend’s controversial decision against the Blues, when Ipswich were awarded a penalty for a dive by Liam Delap.

The frustration among Chelsea supporters is palpable, as they feel such decisions are further hindering their team during a challenging run of form.