Jordan Ayew’s dramatic late VAR-awarded goal earned a 2-1 win for Crystal Palace at West Ham.
Tag: VAR
Tottenham and Chelsea count cost of VAR offside calls
VAR played a significant part over the Premier League weekend, with decisions having important consequences for both Tottenham and Chelsea.
5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
Premier League leaders Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent start to the season, while champions Manchester City returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion.
Maddison fires Foxes to victory over Spurs
James Maddison’s late winner earned Leicester a pulsating 2-1 home victory over Tottenham – as VAR took centre stage again.
Quiet weekend for technology but Wilder VAR from happy with lack of penalty
VAR enjoyed a relatively quiet return from the Premier League’s international break, though there was still a disallowed goal and criticism over a penalty not given.
Cocu calls for VAR in Championship
Derby manager Phillip Cocu is hopeful VAR will one day be rolled out in the Sky Bet Championship after seeing two key decisions go against his side in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff at Pride Park.
Jonathan Kodjia undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone
Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has had surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone, manager Dean Smith has confirmed.
Riley admits to four VAR mistakes in Premier League so far this season
Referees’ chief Mike Riley has admitted that four mistakes have been made by VAR in the Premier League so far this season.
Jeff Stelling says VAR is ‘as boring as Brexit’
Sky presenter and Hartlepool president Jeff Stelling says he is bored of talking about VAR just four games into the new Premier League season.
The key questions answered as VAR discussion continues
Video assistant referees, or VAR, have been at the centre of plenty of talking points since they were introduced to the Premier League at the start of the season.
Hackett calls for review of VAR process after weekend of controversy
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett wants a change in the VAR process and further training during the international break, saying: “The situation is untenable.
VAR from perfect as checking system creates major talking points once again
The use – or in some cases non-use – of the VAR system created some major talking points in the Premier League over the weekend.
Premier League will see ‘huge net benefit’ from VAR introduction, says Howard Webb
Howard Webb successfully implemented video technology in Major League Soccer and believes there will be a “huge net benefit” from its introduction in the Premier League.
Lack of VAR intervention leaves Harry Kane confused
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.
Guardiola: Manchester City face amazing challenge to retain Premier League title
Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City face an “amazing challenge” to retain the Premier League title after being on the receiving end of another controversial VAR call.
Nuno plays down busy schedule after Wolves salvage draw against Burnley
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo insisted he was not concerned about his side’s hectic start to the season following Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Burnley.
Djenepo stunner sets Saints on their way against 10-man Brighton
Moussa Djenepo’s stunning first Premier League goal set Southampton on course for their first points of the season as they won 2-0 at 10-man Brighton.
5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action
A first-versus-second clash between Liverpool and Arsenal headlines the fixtures on the third weekend of the new Premier League season.
Too early to ponder changing VAR displays inside stadiums, says Neil Swarbrick
Former Premier League official Neil Swarbrick believes it is too early to consider altering the way match-going supporters are kept informed about video assistant referee decisions.
Holloway: I know EU not to blame for handball law – but I’m still sick of FIFA
Pundit Ian Holloway has moved to clarify his comments over Brexit and the new handball law, calling for referees’ discussions to be broadcast as they are in rugby.