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'One of the WORST decisions we've seen from VAR': Chelsea fans left outraged on social media as Tottenham's Matt Doherty escapes a red card for 'disgusting' challenge on Malang Sarr

Chelsea fans have been outraged following Matt Doherty's 'disgusting' challenge on Malang Sarr, as the Blues hosted Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.

The Irish full-back dragged his studs down the ankle of Chelsea's French centre-back in the first-half of the game, leaving Blues fans bemused as Doherty escaped a red card.

It was in the 18th minute when Doherty set off in pursuit of Sarr, before controversially scraping the underside of his boot against the leg of the 23-year-old.

Matt Doherty (left) was the centre of attention following challenge on Malang Sarr on Sunday

Despite the challenge being met with a chorus of boos from the Stamford Bridge crowd, Paul Tierney and Stockley Park officials somehow decided the challenge did not warrant a red.