Robert Jones became the first Premier League referee not to change his decision when referred to the pitch-side monitor by VAR for a review following Bournemouth's David Brooks foul on Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.

Brooks was involved twice with Cucurella during the match but remained on the field for the entire game. Jones, who was sent to the pitch-side monitor at Stamford Bridge, issued just a yellow card to Brooks, who appeared to take a swipe at Cucurella in an off-the-ball incident.

It was expected that Brooks would be sent off after the challenge, as it has become standard for referees to follow the guidance of their colleagues. But that was not the case on this occasion when Jones watched the collision as recommended by Graham Scott and Sian Massey-Ellis.

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Explaining that process online, the Premier League's match centre account wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "VAR recommended an on-field review for a possible red card to Brooks for violent conduct. Upon review, the referee deemed that the challenge on Cucurella was a reckless action and not violent conduct - and issued a yellow card to Brooks."

Meanwhile, former referee Dermot Gallagher offered his own view on Ref Watch., saying: "It's the first time in history. The VAR recommends a review because he thinks there's a possible act of violent conduct. I wonder if the VAR thought Brooks pulled Cucurella's hair.

"It looks as though his hair is pulled back. Brooks actually grabs the front of Cucurella's shirt. The referee looked at it for a long time and discussed it. He came to the conclusion that Brooks pulled the top of his shirt which is why you get the clothesline effect. The referee deemed it reckless rather than violent because it was a grab of the shirt. His opinion was it stopped a promising attack. It wasn't violent conduct - he didn't grab his hair or throat."

Maresca also took a different view and showed his anger when speaking after the game. "They have to explain," he stated. If they give a yellow, that means something has happened. How can they judge that it was not dangerous? You cannot judge that's not dangerous. The intention is just to go against Marc Cucurella. In my opinion, it's a red. Hopefully, we can be more lucky with the referee in the future."

Former referee Keith Hackett on the other hand, believes Cucurella got away with a red card earlier in the match. "Cucurella is beginning to become a serious offender in games, and match officials in their preparations should be aware that he is a player to keep an eye on," he told Football Insider.

"His act is a blatant unfair impeding offence for which he should have received a yellow card."