PGMOL release VAR audio of Malo Gusto red card decision
PGMOL have released audio of the conversation between the on-field officials and the VARs that led to Chelsea's Malo Gusto receiving a red card in their loss to Aston Villa in September. The Blues were beaten 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on September 24 owing to a late Ollie Watkins goal. Prior to that, Gusto was sent off for a high challenge on Lucas Digne. The initial decision from referee Jarred Gillett was a yellow card, but VAR Andy Madley sent him to the pitch-side monitor to watch Gusto's lunge back, ultimately deciding to send the right-back off. As part of the latest episode of Match Officials: Mic'd Up , the conversations from the VAR room and on the pitch were released to the public. Full transcript of VAR audio in Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa Referee: Tackle's fine. Assistant Referee 1: I think it's a foul, I think foul. Fourth Official: It's a caution for me, it's a caution for me, mate. Assistant Referee 1: Yeah, I think caution as well. Fourth Offici...