Handball Drama at Chelsea vs Hull | MLS News

Chelsea’s late penalty appeal against Hull City fell flat as VAR ruled out a handball by defender Semi Ajayi, sparking fury from fans and manager Xabi Alonso. The controversial call hinged on whether Ajayi’s arm position was unnatural — officials sided with the defender’s natural reaction to block the cross while staying balanced. While understandable frustration followed, Chelsea’s chances earlier in the match suggest they shouldn’t rely on last-minute drama to win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27fa55eea69cf455