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Ben Husband

Premier League stars warned NOT to celebrate goals as FA confirm latest VAR U-turn

Premier League bosses are urging stars to not get carried away with goal celebrations due to the risk of VAR making them pointless moments later.

During the current campaign, 37 goals have been ruled out after utilising the technology, a rate of more than one every gameweek. Top-flight officials have come under heavy scrutiny in recent weeks, with the use of VAR a particular bone of contention across the division.

PGMOL chief Howard Webb called an emergency meeting with referees last month after a worrying spate of mistakes marred Premier League matches. In the same weekend, Webb was forced to apologise to both Arsenal and Brighton after officials at Stockley Park made incorrect calls on crucial goals.

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