This Timo Werner vs Furlong incident was a controversial one, with Chelsea fans feeling that West Brom defender Darnell Furlong had clearly fouled Timo Werner in the box. Referee David Coote, who had sent Thiago Silva off later in the game, didn’t give Albion either a yellow card or Chelsea a penalty for this potential foul.
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Matheus Pereira goal vs Chelsea 2021 | Lovely finish & WBA goalkeeper Sam Johnstone assist
These Matheus Pereira goals vs Chelsea saw the Brazilian score TWICE in stoppage time for WBA just before the interval. The first Matheus goal v Chelsea was a lovely chipped finish from him, with an assist from West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. The second goal was also a nice, composed finish past Edouard Mendy following some poor Chelsea defending.
Thiago Silva red card vs West Brom 2021 | Silva tackle on Yokuslu | Second yellow | Sent off
This Thiago Silva red card vs WBA saw the Brazilian defender get his marching orders from the ref early in Chelsea’s clash against Albion today. The Silva dismissal against West Bromwich Albion was his second yellow, given for a foul on Yokuslu.