TOTTENHAM's Matt Doherty somehow escaped a red card for a horror challenge on Chelsea ace Malang Sarr in the first-half at Stamford Bridge.
The Irishman went in extremely late on the centre-back, dragging his studs down the inside of his shin and Blues fans online were fuming.
It was just before the 20 minute mark when Sarr broke forward by the half-way line with Doherty in pursuit.
The Frenchman looked to have plenty of time as he laid a simple pass off, but how wrong he was.
As Sarr played the ball, Doherty lunged with his left and his studs scraped down the inside of the 23-year-old's leg – leaving him writhing on the ground in agony.
Medical staff rushed on as the tannoy announcer confirmed a VAR check was taking place.
But the Stockley Park officials, led by VAR Darren England, somehow decided the challenge did not warrant a red.
Paul Tierney had also decided against booking the former Wolves man so the game, and Sarr after lengthy treatment, carried on.
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But Blues fans were not happy on social media.
'Ankle-breaker' and 'disgusting' were just some of the words used by shocked supporters.
Another called the decision to not even brandish a yellow card 'a joke' while Abdikafi Mohamud wrote: "VAR Does not make sense if it's managed by idiots.
"Disappointed but relieved, how this isn't even a yellow card."
Imran Tariq was fuming as he posted: How is that not even a yellow card for Doherty foul on Sarr.
"Premier League refs are shambolic."
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