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Wednesday’s briefing: Southampton reach play-off final under ‘spygate’ cloud

Howard Webb backs VAR decision to rule out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal, but Ben White’s season is over.

The Independent UK · May 13

West Ham disallowed goal explained as audio released in Arsenal controversy

Huge moment as Gunners on brink of Premier League title

Evening Standard · May 12

Howard Webb praises VAR process in ruling out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal

Howard Webb has commended the process that led to West Ham’s equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday being overturned

The Guardian - UK · May 12

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Everton and Manchester United matches are the Premier League distilled

From Peter Beardsley's Old Trafford strike to the slap heard around the world, these Premier League ever-presents have always been box office

FourFourTwo · Feb 23

Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves

City ended a run of poor results with the victory.

The Independent UK · Jan 24

‘Could Be’—Referee Chief Delivers Fresh Diogo Dalot Red Card Verdict After Derby Controversy

The early call had a huge impact on Man Utd’s victory over Man City.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 21

Why did Murillo’s goal against Liverpool stand after Virgil van Dijk’s was disallowed?

Murillo’s opener against Liverpool was allowed to stand despite the fact Van Dijk’s equaliser at Manchester City was chalked off for a similar offside infringement

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

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Howard Webb denies female referee was demoted after claiming male coach ‘manhandled’ her

Lisa Benn claims she lost her position on FIFA’s international officials list after making a complaint against a male coach

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Female football referee claims male coach ‘forcefully pushed’ her during a match

The female official gave evidence at an employment tribunal on Monday

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Premier League Panel Rule on Virgil van Dijk’s Disallowed Goal—Report

The back and forth discussion over the decision rumbles on.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 15, 2025

Voices: ‘Slot has wrecked the team’: Fans clash over Salah, signings and Liverpool’s lost spark

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over Liverpool’s woes, with some blaming Slot’s missteps and big signings, while others said Salah’s slump and squad upheaval are at fault

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Premier League Referees Chief Takes Controversial Stance on Disallowed Liverpool Goal

Howard Webb firmly shot down Arne Slot’s argument of inconsistency.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 12, 2025

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk disallowed equaliser explained as Howard Webb dubs decision 'not unreasonable'

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Webb defends VAR ruling out Liverpool equaliser against Manchester City

The referee’s chief said the disallowed Van Dijk header was not unreasonable while Webb dismissed the comparison to a similar decision that went in City’s favour

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Howard Webb defends VAR’s decision to disallow Liverpool goal at Man City

Liverpool contacted PGMOL to raise concerns about the interpretation of the offside rules after what they believed was an ‘obvious’ refereeing error

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Liverpool 'do not accept' Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal and contact PGMOL to raise 'serious concerns'

Reds believe the decision should have been reviewed and the goal allowed to stand

Sports Illustrated · Oct 30, 2025

Major Soccer Rule Changes Under Consideration Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The new tactical trend in the Premier League could be quashed by one of the proposed law changes.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5, 2025

Report: Man Utd Have Huge Refereeing Error Confirmed by Officials

Last weekend’s defeat to Brentford is not the first blunder Manchester United have been subjected to.

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 1, 2025

Mikel Arteta’s Appeal for Arsenal Penalty Torn Apart by Leading Figure

The incident drew commentary to recent events between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Josh King wins Fulham's goal of the month award for 'cruelly' disallowed Chelsea strike

Stylish effort received 83.1 per cent of fan vote despite being controversially ruled out at Stamford Bridge

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of child

The former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Fulham: Disallowing Josh King goal against Chelsea was 'wrong', admits Howard Webb

Decision to rule out first-half effort in west London derby was met with widespread criticism

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2025

Premier League Referee Chief Gives Official Verdict on Controversial Chelsea Victory

Howard Webb faced up to a scandalous VAR-influenced decision on Match Officials Mic’d Up.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Howard Webb admits ‘misjudgement’ in VAR for Fulham Chelsea goal

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Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

VAR official dropped for Liverpool vs Arsenal after Fulham goal error

Howard Webb issued a personal apology to the Cottagers after Josh King was denied a well-taken opener

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