Chelsea will be one of the sides who feel like they have been on the wrong end of some big refereeing decisions this season.
Manager Enzo Maresca has frequently shown his frustration at calls that have gone against his side, with some almost certainly impacting the outcome of certain games.
Maresca actually approached the referee at the end of Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United after a horror tackle on Cole Palmer didn’t result in a red card.
There was also anger from the Blues boss when a sending off was avoided for what looked a hair pull on Marc Cucurella in the draw against Bournemouth, an offence which had seen a red card earlier this season.
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Craig Pawson selected as referee for Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea are next in action in the Premier League with a huge London derby against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, and a fixture which could have a big say in where they finish this season.
They currently remain in the Champions League places, however are in an extremely close place to finish in the top five this season.
According to the Premier League, the referee for Chelsea vs Spurs will be officiated by Craig Pawson, with him yet to take charge of a Blues game this season.
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However, the most recent experience they have with him will bring back bad memories when a huge turnaround victory was taken away from them in the final moments.
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Chelsea’s last game with Craig Pawson as referee
Mauricio Pochettino’s side thought they had completed a dramatic comeback victory against Aston Villa late in last season, when Axel Disasi crashed a header in off the bar and thought he had put them 3-2 up.
However, the goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up by Benoit Badiashile, costing them two points in the process.
The Blues ended up five points behind Villa at the end of the season, however would have been putting far more pressure on them in the race for Champions League football if the result had gone their way.