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Arsenal avoided costly VAR reviews last season, with officials overturning 12 red card decisions and 8 penalty awards. The club’s ability to dodge refereeing errors sparked fresh debate over VAR’s inconsistency in the Premier League.
Uefa’s independent panel reveals a decisive VAR error cost Bournemouth a Champions League spot in 2024. The mistake, confirmed Thursday, directly altered match outcomes involving Bournemouth’s rivals. League leaders now face calls for an unprecedented replay system.
Michael Salisbury, who stood by a controversial handball non-call, has been dropped from the final matchday. The decision follows PGMOL’s admission that his ruling should have been overturned by VAR.
The Premier League’s independent review board has logged three fresh Video Assistant Referee mistakes in the past week, raising fresh scrutiny over officiating standards. The latest errors—all involving offside calls—underscore mounting frustration among managers and fans.
Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer, has defended the disallowed goal in West Ham’s stoppage-time bid to equalise against Arsenal, affirming the VAR’s call was justified. Ahead of next season, the PGMOL will introduce stricter guidelines targeting interference with goalkeepers’ ability to play the ball.