Brighton players left frustrated by little-known rule which denied them the chance to salvage a late draw after having late penalty claim in Chelsea defeat overturned by VAR

Brighton's players and supporters were left fuming after a little-known VAR rule cost the Seagulls a late corner when pressing for an equaliser at Chelsea on Sunday.

An Enzo Fernandez brace helped the Blues to a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge, but a stoppage time goal from Joao Pedro had reduced the deficit, and there was further drama when referee Craig Pawson appeared to give the Seagulls a penalty.

However, a VAR check led to Pawson consulting the screen, and judging that Levi Colwill - formerly at Brighton as a loan player - was not guilty of handball, with the ball hitting his face before going out for a corner kick.