A Premier League independent panel has acknowledged that Chelsea forward Cole Palmer should have received a red card for violent conduct during his side's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
The admission comes after a review of the incident, which occurred during the Premier League 2026/27 season fixture between the two London clubs. Match officials did not dismiss Palmer during the game, but the panel's retrospective assessment determined the offense warranted a sending-off.
No further disciplinary action can be taken retroactively for the specific match, but the panel's finding highlights an officiating error in a high-profile fixture.
