Villa v Chelsea game delayed by sick referee

Today's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Chelsea was delayed by 20 minutes after the referee fell ill and a replacement fourth official could not immediately be found. Original referee Steve Bennett withdrew shortly before the game, with...

Today's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Chelsea was delayed by 20 minutes after the referee fell ill and a replacement fourth official could not immediately be found.

Original referee Steve Bennett withdrew shortly before the game, with fourth official Kevin Friend taking over.

A local referee was eventually found to take over the touchline duties of the fourth official and allow the match to be started.

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