The Premier League released a statement on Tuesday night, insisting that David Brooks escaped a red card for dragging Chelsea defender, Marc Cucurella to the ground, because it was not violent conduct.

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

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks looked set to be shown a red card when the referee was sent to the pitchside monitor to review possible violent conduct on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella.

Premier League history was created at Stamford Bridge when the referee refused to send off Bournemouth's David Brooks despite a VAR intervention.

Latest Chelsea news as the Premier League were needed to release a VAR statement after a clash between David Brooks and Marc Cucurella

Brooks collided with Marc Cucurella off the ball - but was allowed to stay on the pitch after a length VAR review.

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