The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety
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- Marc Cucurella dragged Micky van de Ven to the floor in the closing minutes of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Tottenham, prompting a VAR review.
- VAR concluded the foul happened seconds before the ball was kicked, so a penalty could not be awarded.
- Stuart Attwell issued only a yellow card to Cucurella after the VAR check.
- Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and now need at least a point against Everton on the final day, with a 12‑goal‑difference edge over West Ham to stay up.
- Roberto de Zerbi warned that the Everton match is more crucial than last season’s Europa League final, stressing the club’s pride and the need to avoid relegation.
Why it matters: Tottenham could be relegated if they lose at Everton, ending a Premier League season and causing a historic humiliation for the club and its supporters.
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