The Premier League Match Centre has confirmed Joao Pedro was only just onside when he opened the scoring for Chelsea against Brentford.

New Blues head coach Liam Rosenior faced a tough test in his first Premier League match. The Bees have been in excellent form and began the weekend above the west Londoners.

However, summer signing Pedro gave Rosenior's side the perfect start with a well taken goal. When he wheeled away in celebration, the linesperson's flag was raised, pouring cold water over any celebrations.

As the players got themselves into position to defend a Brentford free-kick, the VAR checking announcement rang out across the tannoy. After a lengthy check, the Brazilian was judged to have been in an onside position when Enzo Fernandez played the pass.

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