Premier League Releases Statement On Why David Brooks Escaped Red Card Against Chelsea

Chelsea were left frustrated after Bournemouth’s David Brooks avoided a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair during their intense 2-2 Premier League draw.

The incident occurred shortly after Justin Kluivert had equalized for Bournemouth.As Chelsea launched a counter-attack, Cucurella sprinted down the left flank but was pulled down by Brooks, who appeared to grab his hair in the process.

The Spaniard fell to the ground holding his face, triggering a VAR review.Replays showed contact off the ball, prompting referee Robert Jones to review the footage.

Despite the apparent seriousness of the foul, Jones issued only a yellow card, sparking outrage among Chelsea fans. The Premier League later defended the decision, stating that the act didn’t meet the standard for violent conduct.

The match ended 2-2, with Reece James’ last-minute free-kick salvaging a point for Chelsea, who are now winless in five games.