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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Howard Webb admits VAR made error over Forest penalty claim at Everton

Nottingham Forest’s players appeal for a penalty during their game against Everton
Nottingham Forest’s players appeal for a penalty during their game against Everton. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Howard Webb has conceded VAR should have intervened to recommend Nottingham Forest be awarded a penalty during their Premier League game against Everton.

The ­admission comes 10 days after Forest created a furore by publicly criticising the selection of the video referee ­Stuart Attwell, alleging he was a Luton Town supporter and lacked due impartiality.

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