Pulling a player's hair is not considered to be an offence in football's rules, so it won't be taken into account by the authorities.

In the last few minutes of the game, Cucurella's hair was pulled by Romero as he looked to attack a corner as Spurs looked for a late goal.

Mike Dean took a look at the incident and decided it wasn't a red card offence or a free-kick. Harry Kane scored from the second corner to give Spurs a 2-2 tie.

The decision not to award a late free-kick and the fact that the goal should not have been allowed to stand left Tuchel angry.

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Image: Romero clearly pulled Cucurella's hair just before Tottenham got their equaliser

Because the decision was looked at by the VAR, there will be no further punishment for violence. Retrospective action can only be given when the match and video officials fail to spot an incident on the pitch in real time and don't mention it in their post- match report.

The correct course of action would have been a free-kick, since referee Taylor spotted the incident in real time.

Football laws don't mention hair pulling. The officials have to decide if the amount of hair pulling is enough to be considered violent conduct, if it is not then it would be considered unsporting behavior and a yellow card would be issued.

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Thomas Tuchel protests to the fourth official after Tottenham equalise at Stamford Bridge
Image: Thomas Tuchel protests to the fourth official after Tottenham equalise at Stamford Bridge

Tuchel felt that referee Taylor should not be allowed to referee games anymore, as he felt that both of Spurs' goals should have been ruled out.

Taylor disagreed with the idea that there was a foul in the build-up to the first goal. There is a higher threshold for fouls this season to help with the flow of games, but the VAR didn't pay much attention to it because it wasn't deemed to be in the same attacking phase of play as Spurs' first goal, scored by Pierre-Emile Ho.

A potential interference by Richarlison, who was standing in an offside position when Hojbjerg struck the ball, was looked at, but it was decided that his position had no effect on Mendy's position.

The German said that maybe it would be better if Taylor never refereeed again.

VAR helps make the right decisions. Players can be pulled at their hair. When is that? I don't fault him if he doesn't see it.

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says his full-time altercation with Antonio Conte was the result of emotions running high.

I didn't see it, but how can this not be a free-kick and how can it not be a red card?" What is the way?

This doesn't have anything to do with the referee. If he doesn't see something, we have to check to see if there is a mistake.

Tuchel made comments about Taylor. Commentators are allowed to only criticize a match official's performance or competence in the media or on social media.

If the comments imply bias, attack their integrity, are personally offensive, or particularly unreasonable it could lead to the FA issuing a charge or formal warning, reminding them of their responsibilities or taking no further action.

The FA will look at the referee's report and match footage before making a decision on whether to charge both managers. The decision will be made before Wednesday night.

The referee's verdict

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Thomas Tuchel argues with Antonio Conte after the final whistle at Stamford Bridge
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher gives his expert analysis on the key moments in the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

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Should the VAR have given a red card to the man who pulled the hair of another person?

It should have been stopped by the VAR because it was a red card and a free- kick.

I think the VAR should be involved, according to demot. I don't think the ref has seen it, but I think he does it instinctively. He looks at the flight of the ball. I think it has already happened, even though he looks down. The VAR looks great. I thought he was going to get a red card because he pulled him down. Anthony Taylor was going to be sent to the screen. If Anthony had been sent to the screen, he would have given a red card and a free kick to the Blues.

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Tuchel, Conte sent off after full-time bust-up
Hojbjerg's leveller for Tottenham sparks a touchline row between Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte.

Was Richarlison interfering with play when Spurs tied the game for the first time?

Is it possible?

The VAR will be asked to determine if he is impacting on the goalkeeper. They think that the ball came a long way, he's a long way away from the goalkeeper, and there was a nick off Kalidou Koulibaly. The logic is that the goal stood due to all of that. I can see why people would be angry at that decision.

He's interfering for me. I believe he is leaning to the left to see around. I like the distance from goal. The premier league is where players strike the ball at a fast pace. I think Richarlison is active. I know he's not, but he's on the field. The rule drives me crazy. He is in and around the area around the goal.