The PGMOL have revealed they have attempted to stamp out refereeing errors during an emergency meeting spearheaded by former Premier League official Howard Webb.
Referees in the top-flight and their VAR counterparts were put under the spotlight at the weekend following a number of blunders. Pervis Estupinan’s goal against Crystal Palace was struck off by VAR - the lines having been drawn from the wrong defender - after Chelsea were denied a penalty for a clear handball by West Ham ’s Tomas Soucek.
The most baffling error arguably came in Arsenal ’s draw with Brentford as Ivan Toney’s goal was allowed to stand by both the VAR and the referee despite Christian Norgaard clearly being offside in the build-up. The PGMOL were forced to offer apologies to both Arsenal and Brighton following the errors.
