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Newcastle get ‘justice’ after ‘ridiculous’ VAR penalty decision against PSG

Lewis Miley was bafflingly penalised for handling the ball as PSG were given an early spot-kick

The Independent UK

Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney

Juan Mata recorded three assists while Brazilian winger Santos scored twice as Melbourne Victory thumped Sydney FC 4-0 at AAMI Park.

AAP

The dangerous precedent set by Senegal’s ‘shameful’ Afcon final walk-off protest

Comment: Senegal’s circus in the Afcon final will require an emphatic response from football’s leaders to prevent the game from falling into a state of lawlessness

The Independent UK

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Why was Jake O’Brien’s goal against Aston Villa ruled out? Everton mixed up in more VAR controversy

O’Brien thought he had broken the deadlock at Villa Park, only to see the linesman’s flag raised for offside

The Independent UK

It’s a very clear penalty – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues VAR call

Arteta felt Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina should have been penalised for handball.

The Independent UK

Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Rosenior's first Premier League victory masks fan unrest

Signs that things are clicking on the pitch, but some fans aren’t pleased

Evening Standard

Pep Guardiola Unleashes Incredible VAR Tirade on Five Incidents Across Eight Months

Antoine Semenyo’s disallowed goal against Newcastle was a huge Tuesday talking point.

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‘Edge cases’ blamed for long VAR delay before City’s disallowed Semenyo goal

The delay in ruling out a Manchester City goal for offside in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win at Newcastle was extended because semi-automated offside technology could not be used

The Guardian - UK

Guardiola raises VAR concerns following Newcastle semi-final victory

Antoine Semenyo scored again as City beat Newcastle 2-0 but he was denied a second after Erling Haaland was controversially ruled offside

The Independent UK

'Ridiculous': Man City fume over VAR controversy in Newcastle win as Antoine Semenyo goal ruled out

Carabao Cup semi-final lead could have been more emphatic, but for tight offside call that came after review lasting for more than five minutes

Evening Standard

‘I think it was a great decision’: Dan Burn jokes about controversial VAR incident in Newcastle cup tie

Man City boss Pep Guardiola also challenged the decision makers after the game

The Independent UK

Why was Antoine Semenyo’s second goal ruled out in Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle?

The Man City winger scored from a corner only for the goal to be ruled out through a controversial VAR intervention

The Independent UK

Chelsea are big winners from VAR errors as new data shows Arsenal mistakes

Stats show VAR errors have risen in the first half of the Premier League season

Evening Standard

Nuno Espirito Santo angered by VAR calls as West Ham suffer crucial loss

The Hammers had a goal disallowed before Nottingham Forest scored a late winner from a disputed penalty.

The Independent UK

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2025–26 Premier League Table Without VAR on Christmas Day

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.

The Guardian - UK

‘The game is gone’: Thomas Frank fumes over VAR decisions in Spurs loss

The Tottenham manager said it had been a ‘big mistake’ not to rule out Liverpool’s second goal for a push on Cristian Romero

Evening Standard

Fulham: Josh King reveals he felt '100 per cent joy' after disallowed Chelsea goal

Youngster’s first senior goal was ruled out by dubious VAR decision

The Independent UK

Nuno Espirito Santo: West Ham were denied win at Brighton by two VAR mistakes

Georginio Rutter struck in stoppage-time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Seagulls after Jarrod Bowen had put West Ham into the lead.

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

The back and forth discussion over the decision rumbles on.

Evening Standard

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

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

The Independent UK

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

Arsenal: Ex-Premier League referee says Jurrien Timber 'should have been red carded' in Sunderland draw

Arsenal defender avoided punishment for his tackle at the Stadium of Light

The Guardian - UK

I’d rather Van Dijk’s goal stood, but it wasn’t a clear and obvious error to deny him

While it was a highly subjective call, VAR is not there to re-referee decisions like the offside against Andy Robertson

Sports Illustrated

Premier League Explain Why Virgil van Dijk’s Header Was Ruled Out Against Man City

The wording of the Premier League’s VAR explanation has given way to controversy.

Evening Standard

Slavia Prague captain hits out at Arsenal tactics after Champions League defeat

North Londoners have won all four games on the continent this season

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