Premier League referee John Brooks was not totally to blame for last weekend’s embarrassing VAR error ahead of returning to action against Arsenal, it has been claimed.
The official was at the centre of controversy last weekend during Crystal Palace ’s 1-1 draw with rivals Brighton at Selhurst Park. Ecuadorian defender Pervis Estupinan thought he had given the Seagulls the lead only to see his strike ruled out for offside following VAR intervention.
It was then revealed that the decision to strike-off his goal was incorrect after the lines were drawn from James Tomkins instead of Marc Guehi - the latter being the closest Palace defender to goal. However, it appears that Brooks was not totally to blame for the gaffe.
