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Patrick Vieira left reeling after VAR chose not to send Thiago Silva off in Crystal Palace's defeat against Chelsea... but frustrated Eagles boss insists there is 'no point' discussing the incident with Premier League chiefs

Patrick Vieira believes any explanation or apology from football’s authorities after Chelsea defender Thiago Silva escaped a red card against Crystal Palace would be pointless.

Palace were furious last man Silva was only booked in the first half for a deliberate handball which prevented Jordan Ayew from going towards goal.

Referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision was backed up by VAR Stuart Attwell, who deemed that Ayew was a long way from goal and was heading away from it when he picked up the ball after dispossessing Silva.

Crystal Palace felt Thiago Silva should have been sent off for a deliberate handball

Crystal Palace felt Thiago Silva should have been sent off for a deliberate handball

Vieira was booked for his protests during the game and kept his true thoughts to himself after the game to avoid any further punishment.