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Revealed: VAR's strange 'three-word message' to referee which sparked FIRST-EVER rejection of a red card review, infuriating Chelsea after David Brooks pulled Marc Cucurella back by his hair

Fans have been left perplexed by the bizarre three-word message VAR Graham Scott gave to referee Rob Jones after the official rejected the decision of a red card review for the first time in Premier League history during Chelsea's clash with Bournemouth.

Chelsea had led at Stamford Bridge for the first-half on the heels of a sumptuous Cole Palmer goal within the opening 15 minutes, but were pinned back by Bournemouth after Justin Kluivert struck home a penalty five minutes after the restart.

As the hosts sought to get back on top, Marc Cucurella on the left flank was keen to spur on an attack but was brought down by David Brookes in his own half with a challenge which appeared to involve the Bournemouth midfielder pulling the Spain international's hair.