The Latest Breaking News from VAR

2026–27 Premier League Table Without VAR: Major Overhaul As Man City Tumble

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham would all be on the rise in an alternative world without VAR.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

Manchester derby VAR error was ‘significant’, Premier League tells clubs

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Premier League’s ‘Significant’ Error Admission Offers No Comfort to Michael Carrick

The Manchester derby was settled in controversial circumstances.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

‘They would not let Manchester United lose’: Fulham boss decries refereeing decisions after Premier League stalemate

Alvaro Arbeloa said that ‘every decision’ went in favour of the visitors as they fought back to earn a fortunate 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage

The Independent UK · Sep 20

‘Unanimously’—Why Gabriel Went Unpunished Over Emiliano Martinez Incident

Arsenal’s star center back faces no consequences for catching Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the face.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Arsenal defender Gabriel kicking Emi Martinez in the head not a red card offence, expert panel rules

Gabriel kicked Emiliano Martinez in the head in the early stages of Arsenal’s game against Chelsea

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Why Bruno Fernandes Wasn’t Sent Off for ‘Petulant’ Kick on Phil Foden

Howard Webb also explained how the VAR missed Erling Haaland’s “obvious” offside goal.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Howard Webb says VAR ‘hurting’ after Erling Haaland derby goal wrongly allowed

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

VAR audio of Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby winner released

Howard Webb, Pro Ref’s chief refereering officer, admitted that the officials did not notice Fernandez’s offside offence because they had ‘tunnel vision’

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Pro Ref issues new Manchester derby VAR explanation after Erling Haaland offside controversy

City took derby day spoils on controversial afternoon at Old Trafford

Evening Standard · Sep 15