"Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship. With extensive experience at the elite level, he has operated within the VAR space in the Premier League and offers a unique insight into the processes, rationale and protocols that are delivered on a Premier League matchday."
"What happened: Caicedo was late with a challenge on Merino. Taylor, who initially played advantage as Arsenal had possession of the ball in a positive area of the pitch and with an opportunity to attack, stopped the game and cautioned Caicedo, for what he originally felt was a late reckless challenge. STRAIGHT RED CARD SHOWN TO MOISES CAICEDO, AND CHELSEA ARE DOWN TO TEN MEN. 🟥 pic.twitter.com/b6MNOGkE0K- NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) November 30, 2025"
"VAR decision: Brooks, having viewed the footage, felt that Caicedo's challenge on Merino met the threshold of serious foul play and endangered the safety of his opponent and a red card should have been issued. Brooks recommended an on-field review (OFR) to Taylor. VAR review: After only one or two views, Brooks would have been sure in his mind that an intervention was required."
VAR decisions in the Premier League use a protocol requiring evidence that a clear on-field error occurred before recommending an on-field review. Andy Davies is a former Select Group referee with VAR experience and explains the matchday processes, rationale and protocols. In the incident, Caicedo made a late challenge on Merino; Taylor initially played advantage, then stopped play and cautioned Caicedo. VAR John Brooks reviewed footage, judged the challenge to meet the threshold for serious foul play, and recommended an on-field review. Brooks cited the challenge as late, high speed, high force, straight leg contact above the ankle.
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