Crystal Palace and Wolves put on an entertaining but frustrating show on Saturday night, ending in a 2-2 draw. Marc Guehi’s goal earned the Eagles a point after Trevoh Chalobah’s opener was countered by quick goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen and Joao Gomes.
Crystal Palace sits at 17th in the Premier League, with Wolves still at the bottom. The match was full of controversial moments, including a disputed foul by Daniel Munoz on Jose Sa before Jean-Philippe Mateta’s last-minute goal. Referee Anthony Taylor also faced backlash for not sending off Craig Dawson.
One particularly contentious incident involved a handball by Matheus Cunha before Larsen’s equalizer. The so-called “bizarre handball rule” allowed the goal to stand, despite past precedent. This rule change for the 2021/22 season raised questions about accountability and consistency in officiating.
Crystal Palace supporters were also critical of Eddie Nketiah’s loss of possession prior to Larsen’s goal, highlighting the team’s vulnerabilities. The controversial goal and rule interpretation left many fans disillusioned with the evolving standards in football officiating.
