Furious Andoni Iraola accuses Kai Havertz of diving as he bemoans VAR decisions after Bournemouth's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal... but admits the Gunners 'deserved to win'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Furious Andoni Iraola accuses Kai Havertz of diving as he bemoans VAR decisions after Bournemouth's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal... but admits the Gunners 'deserved to win'

Daily Mail  

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola bemoaned two controversial VAR decisions that succumbed his side to defeat by Arsenal. Kai Havertz was awarded a penalty by referee David Coote after making contact with goalkeeper Mark Travers in the area, before hitting the ground. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola bemoaned two VAR decisions after defeat at Arsenal Kai Havertz was awarded a penalty by referee David Coote after making contact with goalkeeper Mark Travers Bournemouth were left fuming after Antoine Semenyo's strike was ruled out for an apparent foul on David Raya - despite minimal contact After a lengthy VAR review, the original decision to disallow the goal stood ‘For me, Kai Havertz is the one trying to find the contact. On the disallowed Semenyo goal, he added: ‘For me it’s a penalty for Philip Billing or it’s a goal, you cannot go another way.

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Andoni Iraola claims VAR replays were misleading in 10-man Bournemouth’s defeat
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Andoni Iraola claims VAR replays were misleading in 10-man Bournemouth’s defeat

The Independent  

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Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'

Daily Mail  

Fans were convinced that VAR officials were caught checking their Fantasy Football teams but an expert has now revealed what was actually going on. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on Sunday showed inside the VAR Hub at Stockley Park - with a mobile phone boasting Premier League branding spotted in the corner. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on …

Kai Havertz SHOULD have been sent off against Brentford before scoring goal that sent Arsenal top of Premier League, panel rules
1 year ago

Kai Havertz SHOULD have been sent off against Brentford before scoring goal that sent Arsenal top of Premier League, panel rules

Daily Mail  

Kai Havertz should have been sent off before scoring Arsenal's winning goal against Brentford, a panel has concluded. But it could have been a very different situation had referee Rob Jones correctly sent Havertz off for simulation, the Key Match Incidents Panel has revealed. Kai Havertz should have been sent off before scoring Arsenal's winner against Brentford, a panel has …

Brentford continue to fume at Kai Havertz on Tik Tok after the Arsenal forward was accused of diving inside the penalty area... as Thomas Frank rages that the German 'should have been sent off'
1 year ago

Brentford continue to fume at Kai Havertz on Tik Tok after the Arsenal forward was accused of diving inside the penalty area... as Thomas Frank rages that the German 'should have been sent off'

Daily Mail  

Brentford have continued to vent their frustrations at Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, after the forward was accused of simulation during his side's 2-1 victory over the Bees at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Kai Havertz has been blasted for an apparent dive during Arsenal's victory against Brentford Brentford posted a clip of Havertz's alleged dive on Tik Tok, overlaying the …

Brentford boss Thomas Frank fumes that Kai Havertz should've been sent OFF for simulation after going down in the box while already on yellow - before German scored late winner for Arsenal
1 year ago

Brentford boss Thomas Frank fumes that Kai Havertz should've been sent OFF for simulation after going down in the box while already on yellow - before German scored late winner for Arsenal

Daily Mail  

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has claimed Arsenal's matchwinner Kai Havertz should have been sent off after 'clearly' diving before securing a late 2-1 win for the Gunners against his side. Havertz's winner came four minutes from time and sparked wild celebrations at the Emirates, although he was perhaps fortunate to dodge a dismissal earlier in the half for a second …

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 2 months ago

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal

The Independent  

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Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal
1 year, 4 months ago

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal

The Independent  

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Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

The Hindu  

The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat “We recognize standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture,” the …

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball
1 year, 5 months ago

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball

The Independent  

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VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

The Independent  

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Officials excluded from Premier League fixtures after Onana penalty error
1 year, 7 months ago

Officials excluded from Premier League fixtures after Onana penalty error

The Hindu  

Simon Hooper, Michael Salisbury and Richard West will not officiate Premier League games this weekend after Wolverhampton Wanderers had a penalty appeal turned down in its defeat to Manchester United on Monday. Wolves manager Gary O’Neil said the referees’ failure to award a spot-kick had highlighted a grey area in how VAR is used and that referees manager Jon Moss …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 7 months ago

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

The Independent  

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Korean coach Bell fumes about lack of VAR on penalty call in FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia
1 year, 7 months ago

Korean coach Bell fumes about lack of VAR on penalty call in FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia

The Hindu  

After numerous games at the Women’s World Cup have been halted for video assistant referee review, South Korea coach Colin Bell angrily wondered why there was no VAR for a penalty called against his team in a 2-0 loss to Colombia on Tuesday. “The penalty was a little bit harsh because the ball was really well-struck, at speed, at distance, …

Kai Havertz's penalty re-take is a joke: Jude Bellingham after Dortmund crash out of Champions League
2 years ago

Kai Havertz's penalty re-take is a joke: Jude Bellingham after Dortmund crash out of Champions League

India Today  

Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has lashed out at the referee after his club got knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16 against Premier League club Chelsea. The final blow to Dortmund came via a controversial penalty, which Kai Havertz converted in the 53rd minute of the game. Bellingham lashed out at the decision after the …

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League
2 years, 1 month ago

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League

The Independent  

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Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia
2 years, 3 months ago

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

VAR has come under fire again at the World Cup after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia - despite England being denied one in a nearly identical situation during their 6-2 win over Iran on Monday. England fans fumed on Monday after the Three Lions were not awarded a spot kick despite Harry Maguire appearing to be …

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR

Firstpost  

Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash. Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash, which United won 3-1 …

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 6 months ago

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham United's second goal in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham's second goal West Ham players furiously protested against the decision as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Chelsea 🚷 “First of all, Jarrod Bowen stumbles prior …

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’

The Independent  

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Tom Henning Ovrebo admits Chelsea DID deserve a penalty in 2009 Champions League loss to Barcelona
2 years, 10 months ago

Tom Henning Ovrebo admits Chelsea DID deserve a penalty in 2009 Champions League loss to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Ovrebo also admits having VAR would've 'taken the fun of being a referee away' He says Chelsea's protests may have influenced him not to bow to their demands Utter the name Tom Henning Ovrebo to any Chelsea fan and you will likely receive a furious tirade littered with conspiracy theories for your troubles. Tom Henning Ovrebo cemented lifelong villain status …

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat
3 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat

The Hindu  

Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale called for more consistency in the use of pitchside VAR monitor checks for penalties after their 2-1 Premier League home defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. Arsenal took the lead through Bukayo Saka and the visitor equalised with a penalty when Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have fouled City's Bernardo Silva …

Newcastle's Ryan Fraser slams the use of VAR after he was denied a penalty against Manchester City
3 years, 3 months ago

Newcastle's Ryan Fraser slams the use of VAR after he was denied a penalty against Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Frustrated Newcastle winger Ryan Fraser has questioned the point of VAR after being denied a penalty for the second time in four days. The 27-year-old Scotland international, who was aggrieved not to be awarded a spot-kick following a challenge by Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during his side's 3-1 Premier League defeat at Anfield on Thursday evening, was astonished to see …

Peter Crouch: On Arsenal, ref Lee Mason's disallowed goal, Newcastle and more
4 years ago

Peter Crouch: On Arsenal, ref Lee Mason's disallowed goal, Newcastle and more

Daily Mail  

Goals defined Peter Crouch's career but how does Sportsmail's columnist rate goalscoring defenders? And many of those questions were relating to the meeting between West Bromwich Albion and Brighton… There was a huge amount of controversy around referee Lee Mason on Saturday afternoon, and our man Peter Crouch looks through that incident, plus all your other questions Can you explain …

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat

News 18  

Southampton were left rueing two VAR decisions as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, but midfielder James Ward-Prowse refused to blame the officiating for their third straight defeat. “We have not had time to look at them back but VAR is there for a reason and gives the correct answer, but we can’t focus on that,” …

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years, 3 months ago

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League

News 18  

Liverpool were denied a late winner and had a confusing penalty awarded against them as VAR, or video assistant referee, shenanigans were at it again. After the Reds had taken the lead early on thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal, a penalty was given for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher’s foul on Anders Dreyer, even though the linesman had flagged for …

Lampard annoyed Chelsea was denied penalty for Maguire 'headlock'
4 years, 4 months ago

Lampard annoyed Chelsea was denied penalty for Maguire 'headlock'

The Hindu  

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said he was frustrated and confused that his team was denied a penalty in Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw at Manchester United. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta was grabbed by his United counterpart Harry Maguire when challenging for a header in the first half but the Video Assistant Referee dismissed the London club's penalty claims after reviewing …

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby

Daily Mail  

Liverpool took the extraordinary step of demanding the Premier League explain the two hugely contentious VAR decisions which cost them victory in a thrilling Merseyside derby. Liverpool requested a review into the use of VAR after controversy in the Merseyside derby Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge on Virgil van Dijk after only six minutes had gone unpunished And there was incredulity …

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace
4 years, 6 months ago

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace

News 18  

The Video Assistant Referee came in for rare praise after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday, as Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuettl heaved a sigh of relief after defender Kyle Walker-Peters’ red card was rescinded. Walker-Peters was harshly dismissed for a high challenge on Tyrick Mitchell in the second half but referee Jon Moss changed it to a …

BT's camera angle shows how referee was about to award Man City a free-kick before CHANGING his mind
4 years, 7 months ago

BT's camera angle shows how referee was about to award Man City a free-kick before CHANGING his mind

Daily Mail  

There was more VAR drama for Manchester City in the Champions League after Lyon's second goal was allowed to stand in controversial circumstances. However, a new camera angle shown by BT Sport at full-time appeared to show the official with the whistle to his mouth before changing his mind, with VAR opting not to overrule his on-the-field decision. BT's camera …

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong
4 years, 8 months ago

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong

The Hindu  

A former referee who is assigned to provide guidance to the media on video reviews in the Premier League said that the technology got it mostly wrong during the Thursday matches. Dermot Gallagher said in his Ref Watch column for Sky Sports that Manchester United and Southampton should not have been awarded penalties, and that Tottenham should have been given …

Peter Schmeichel insists Man United should NOT have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa
4 years, 8 months ago

Peter Schmeichel insists Man United should NOT have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa

Daily Mail  

Peter Schmeichel has branded VAR as 'a joke' after the boys in Stockley Park failed to overturn Jon Moss' controversial call to give Manchester United a first-half penalty against Aston Villa. Peter Schmeichel insists Manchester United should not have been awarded a penalty after replays showed Bruno Fernandes trod on the leg of Ezri Konsa in the first half Schmeichel …

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies
4 years, 8 months ago

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies

The Hindu  

Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been the VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United manager David Moyes was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek's strike was chalked off for an offside decision that took close to four minutes for VAR to …

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho questioned the point of having referees on the pitch and said VAR was bad for the game after his side was the victim of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Thursday. “I think the referee should always be the man on the pitch and the man in the office …

Micah Richards slams VAR's 'crazy' decision to award Manchester City a spot kick against Burnley
4 years, 8 months ago

Micah Richards slams VAR's 'crazy' decision to award Manchester City a spot kick against Burnley

Daily Mail  

Micah Richards has questioned VAR's decision to award Manchester City a penalty in their clash with Burnley. Sergio Aguero was felled in the box after being tackled by Burnley defender Ben Mee, with referee Andre Marriner initially deciding against awarding a spot kick to the hosts. Ben Mee was penalised by the video assistant referee after this tackle on Sergio …

Mourinho unhappy with VAR after Spurs held by United
4 years, 9 months ago

Mourinho unhappy with VAR after Spurs held by United

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho pointed the finger of blame at VAR as his Tottenham Hotspur side was denied a Premier League victory against Manchester United by a late penalty on Friday. READ | But Bruno Fernandes's 81st-minute penalty after Paul Pogba was bundled over by Eric Dier made sure United went home with a 1-1 draw to stay fifth, four points above …

BT Sport referee says VAR got decision to allow Bournemouth's goal against Liverpool to stand WRONG
5 years ago

BT Sport referee says VAR got decision to allow Bournemouth's goal against Liverpool to stand WRONG

Daily Mail  

BT Sport's referee analyst Peter Walton thought VAR was wrong to allow Bournemouth's goal against Liverpool. Referee Paul Tierney let play continue and VAR official Michael Oliver allowed the goal to stand, despite angry protests from Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool bench. Jurgen Klopp was furious at the decision to allow Bournemouth's opening goal to stand BT Sport referee analyst …

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester
5 years ago

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester

Firstpost  

Selected in the starting XI for only the third time in the league this season, Giroud lashed home the opener inside the near post in the 15th minute after Ross Barkley had struck the goal frame London: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard made all the right calls to mastermind another win over his old coach Jose Mourinho and strike a significant …

Giovani Lo Celso SHOULD have been sent off for STAMP on Cesar Azpilicueta as VAR admit mistake
5 years ago

Giovani Lo Celso SHOULD have been sent off for STAMP on Cesar Azpilicueta as VAR admit mistake

Daily Mail  

VAR has admitted it made a mistake by not sending off Tottenham's Giovani Lo Celso after his stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta's leg during Chelsea's 2-1 win. Giovani Lo Celso was not given a red card despite stamping on Cesar Azpilicueta's leg VAR took some time reviewing the challenge from multiple angles but did not take action VAR later admitted the …

Cesar Azpilicueta bemoans the use of VAR during Chelsea's defeat by Manchester United
5 years, 1 month ago

Cesar Azpilicueta bemoans the use of VAR during Chelsea's defeat by Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Cesar Azpilicueta hit out at VAR after Chelsea saw two goals disallowed as they slipped to defeat by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Anthony Martial headed the visitors in front just before the break with Harry Maguire sealing the victory in the second half, but Zouma had an equalising goal chalked off for a perceived foul by Azpilicueta on Brandon …

Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis
5 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis

The Hindu  

Sokratis Papastathopoulos feels Arsenal has been "unlucky" with VAR decisions this season following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's red card in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Referee Paul Tierney initially cautioned Aubameyang for his challenge on Max Meyer but, following a VAR review of over two minutes, the decision was changed to a dismissal as the Gabon international sunk his studs into …

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season
5 years, 2 months ago

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season

Daily Mail  

For those of you who are wondering, I can safely say I never scored with an armpit. We watch football because we want to see goals and this season a total of 33 have been overturned by VAR. The big screen at St Mary's confirms Crystal Palace's disallowed goal after VAR intervention Norwich's Teemu Pukki was adjudged offside after scoring …

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again
5 years, 2 months ago

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has once again slammed VAR after it allowed a Liverpool goal and denied Wolves their own in Sunday's Premier League clash - and the pundit has offered up his own fix to the offside rule. Speaking on Sky Sports at half time, Souness said 'we cannot go on like this,' and even proposed a change to the offside …

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich
5 years, 3 months ago

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich

Daily Mail  

There were a mad few minutes during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Norwich on Sunday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty, before scoring his second attempt after it had to retaken because of an encroachment in the area. Norwich players surround the referee after a penalty decision was given for handball in the box Christoph Zimmermann protests to …

Silva defends VAR despite tough decisions in Everton's defeat
5 years, 4 months ago

Silva defends VAR despite tough decisions in Everton's defeat

The Hindu  

Everton manager Marco Silva has defended VAR after two decisions went against the Toffees in their 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. Brighton went on to score a controversial penalty as Michael Keane was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Connolly, before Lucas Digne put through his own net in stoppage time. Former Watford and Hull City manager Silva is under …

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises use of VAR after playing out a disappointing draw against Manchester United
5 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises use of VAR after playing out a disappointing draw against Manchester United

Firstpost  

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for United, who were pegged back by Liverpool substitute Adam Lallana’s equaliser about five minutes from time Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp criticised the video assistant referee system after his team’s 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, saying the way the technology is being used in England does not make “too much sense”. I am …

Harry Kane confused by VAR penalty call against Newcastle
5 years, 6 months ago

Harry Kane confused by VAR penalty call against Newcastle

Daily Mail  

Harry Kane was left scratching his head after he was denied a penalty in Tottenham's defeat to Newcastle on Sunday and says VAR should have changed the decision. Kane appeared to be brought to the ground by falling Newcastle defender Jamaal Lascelles in the final 10 minutes of the 1-0 loss but referee Mike Dean waved play on. Harry Kane …

Pep Guardiola calls for action as Manchester City are denied by VAR once again in Tottenham draw
5 years, 7 months ago

Pep Guardiola calls for action as Manchester City are denied by VAR once again in Tottenham draw

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola offered a withering assessment of VAR, claiming the technology lacks any consistency after Manchester City were denied a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham. Pep Guardiola offered a withering VAR assessment after Man City saw another goal ruled out ‘They have to fix it,’ Guardiola said. ‘It happened last week with Wolves and we saw for Chelsea on Wednesday - …

Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped
5 years, 7 months ago

Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped

Daily Mail  

VAR is already set to undergo changes to the way it processes offside calls, with a review over whether it should only intervene if there is a clear error set to take place. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus appeal to referee Mike Dean after seeing a Manchester City goal ruled out against West Ham United by VAR Sterling's shoulder was …

Decisions were spot-on this weekend and people are still unhappy!
5 years, 7 months ago

Decisions were spot-on this weekend and people are still unhappy!

Daily Mail  

It was disappointing to hear VAR being criticised for getting decisions RIGHT during Manchester City's 5-0 win at West Ham. The main source of frustration for pundits and supporters came after Gabriel Jesus's goal in the 53rd minute was ruled out when Raheem Sterling — who provided the assist — was judged offside. Declan Rice was deemed to have encroached …

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