The London derby against Chelsea is always a fixture that grabs attention, packed with history, drama, and typically tight competition, often decided by small margins.
Whether by coincidence or not, some officials seem statistically biased against certain teams.
West Ham had Mike Dean, who frequently appeared to favor the opposition, while Chelsea faces a similar issue with Stuart Attwell.
Attwell has officiated 22 Chelsea matches, of which they’ve won only 5.
Though he won’t be the referee on the field for this game, his influence remains significant as the head of VAR.
Chelsea fans are understandably upset about his appointment to this role, but the club has little power to change it.
Publicly questioning the decision could imply corruption within the league, something the higher authorities would quickly act against.
Still, you have to sympathize with Chelsea fans. It’s frustrating to feel powerless while a referee who appears biased is involved in your game.
Even though this benefits West Ham, winning without controversy is always preferable.
If a victory is earned fairly, then there should be no room for complaints.
