Liam Rosenior was absolutely furious after Chelsea drew 2-2 with Leeds United in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.
Chelsea looked to be cruising to victory when they led 2-0 with 25 minutes remaining following goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer.
But the Blues, who were controlling the game, capitulated in the latter stages of the match as goals from Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor saw the away side draw level.
Palmer had a golden opportunity to win the game for the hosts in the dying moments, but his effort from close range inexplicably flew over the bar as both sides settled for a point.
Liam Rosenior Fumes Over Leeds Goal
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior applauds their fans after the match
Leeds' equalising goal - scored by Okafor in the 73rd minute - was highly controversial. The ball appeared to bounce off Jayden Bogle's body and strike his arm in the build-up to the goal.
Despite the protests from Chelsea players, the goal was allowed to stand, and it was a decision that ultimately cost the Blues all three points.
In his post-match interview, Rosenior was asked about the goal and whether he thought it should have been disallowed.
He replied: “At the time I did, I still haven’t seen it. People are still questioning whether it is or whether it isn’t. The rule is if there’s any contact with his hand it should be disallowed but I haven’t seen it back to make that judgement."
The reporter then told Rosenior that the goal was allowed to stand as it was a 'non-deliberate handball'. Rosenior couldn't contain his anger as he replied:
“The rule is the rule, from my understanding if there’s any handball in the lead up to a goal, it should be disallowed.
“So if they’ve said that, then someone explain the rules to me because they need to help the referees. You saying that has just got me angrier because that’s unacceptable if they’ve come with that judgement.”
Despite Rosenior's protests, ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett believes the officials made the correct decision.
He told Football Insider: "Match officials got this one spot on. The ball hit the player first and then bounced onto the arm. That is accidental handball. So then allowing play to continue and the goal to be allowed is the correct call."
Liam Rosenior: Chelsea Have Made Progress
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo in action with Leeds United's Brenden Aaronson
Chelsea remain in fifth, one point behind Manchester United. Despite failing to pick up all three points against Leeds, Rosenior is adamant that the Blues have improved during his tenure.
"I hope people can see the progression already, considering we've had 10 games in 30 days," he said, per Sky Sports.
"It's a clear change and no disrespect to anything that's happened before. There's a change in the things I like to see, but what I really want to see is three points on the board every week.
"Genuinely, I can't remember Leeds having a shot or a moment in the game. Some of our football in possession, our press, our energy, was everything I wanted to see. That makes it even more of a bitter pill to swallow that we haven't won the game."
Chelsea are next in action on Friday when they travel to Championship outfit Hull City for their FA Cup fourth round clash.