Referee Accidentally Shows Red Card Instead of Yellow

During Chelsea's match against Crystal Palace, referee Michael Salisbury made a comical mistake when he accidentally showed a red card to Crystal Palace star Chris Richards instead of a yellow card after a foul. Salisbury quickly realized his error and corrected it by issuing the appropriate yellow card.

Chelsea Secures Victory in the 89th Minute

Despite the referee's blunder, Chelsea managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Mykhailo Mudryk gave Chelsea an early lead, but Crystal Palace's Michael Olise equalized. It wasn't until the 89th minute that Noni Madueke scored the winning goal for Chelsea after VAR spotted a foul by Eberechi Eze inside the area.

Fans React with Hilarious Comparisons

After the clip of the referee's mistake was shared on social media, fans couldn't help but poke fun at the situation. One fan compared the incident to trying to pay for a beer with a loyalty card, while another called the referee their "old PE teacher." It's safe to say that Chris Richards was relieved to stay on the pitch and avoid a red card.

Chelsea and Crystal Palace will both be in action on Saturday, with Palace facing Brentford and Chelsea traveling to Luton in search of another victory.