The use of VAR in the Premier League has sparked controversy and debate. PGMOL released audio of a Newcastle goal against Arsenal, which was reviewed for out of bounds, push in the back, and offsides, but lack of conclusive evidence meant the goal stood. Former professional rugby referee Wayne Barnes believes VAR will evolve and improve. Howard Webb supports VAR after audio was released of the Anthony Gordon goal, leading Arsenal to complain about the refereeing. Man United fans criticized the implementation of VAR after Scott McTominay's disallowed goal. There are concerns that VAR may be ruining football and potentially costing clubs millions. The use of VAR in the Championship is also being questioned, with calls to keep it away from the league due to football's anger problem with referees at all levels.
Even when VAR’s right, its use feels wrong - keep it away from the Championship, please. But let’s not pretend otherwise: football has an anger problem with referees - from the very top right down to the kids who are officiating at grassroots level ⤵️ https://t.co/CjoNPcHhMh
The VAR didn't get involved in the Kane yellow / penalty because the replays suggested Kane had initiated it by placing his left foot into the goalkeeper to show contact. File it under not overturned whichever way the ref has given it. Yes, I know. https://t.co/lcYfCWA63z
Is VAR - the video assistant referee - ruining football and potentially costing clubs millions? I look into this in detail in today's #StoriesOfOurTimes with @ManveenRana and @oliviacase1 https://t.co/MXWhfVetCc
Man United fans slam 'ridiculous implementation' of VAR after Scott McTominay's disallowed goal Full story 👇 https://t.co/PT1f1Mvwxc
Howard Webb backs VAR as audio released of the Anthony Gordon goal that led Arsenal to complain of “unacceptable refereeing”. https://t.co/jbOzDh9LNg
"I think what we will see is that evolution of VAR and it will constantly get better" Former professional rugby referee Wayne Barnes shares his thoughts on the use of VAR in the Premier League 📺 https://t.co/SUzBv4MvfW
With immediate effect, VAR's have been asked to be more proactive in challenging officials #BBCFootball #epl https://t.co/abxJ1ZIrfq
PGMOL RELEASE AUDIO OF NEWCASTLE GOAL AGAINST ARSENAL. Out of bounds, push in back & offsides all reviewed. Lack of conclusive evidence meant goal stood. You think VAR got it right here? Or was VARsenal statement warranted? https://t.co/R6Qm2u6Phd