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Late drama as Chelsea draw away at Lyon
Chelsea have a penalty overturned by VAR, while Lauren James and Maika Hamano come close to scoring a winner during their 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the Champions League.
September 30, 2026Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick still has faith in VAR despite the derby blunder that cost his side in their home defeat by Manchester City
September 19, 2026Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
September 16, 2026Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.
September 15, 2026VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.
September 15, 2026No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.
September 14, 2026Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
September 14, 2026Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it "baffling" that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out by VAR, but think Phil Foden's red card was the correct decision.
September 13, 2026VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref's body - Reuters
VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref's body Reuters
September 13, 2026Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.
September 13, 2026Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
September 13, 2026Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction
Motherwell fail in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award to Celtic at Fir Park in May, but former player Elliot Watt's suspension has been cut.
September 7, 2026New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm
New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham.
September 7, 2026New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
A new camera angle shows the ball coming off Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams' arms as he scores his disallowed goal against Tottenham.
September 7, 2026Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams believe VAR should not have ruled out defender's goal against Tottenham.
September 5, 2026Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Is there any evidence that former Premier League referee Mike Dean used to play mini-games during matches? BBC Sport has taken a look at the evidence.
September 4, 2026I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.
September 3, 2026Tech trouble leaves Chelsea game ref without comms
When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday something important was missing - his communications pack.
August 30, 2026Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.
August 18, 2026Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
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Late drama as Chelsea draw away at Lyon
There was an error Chelsea have a penalty overturned by VAR, while Lauren James and Maika Hamano come close to scoring a winner during their 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the Champions League. MATCH REPO
Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
The VAR failed to spot Enzo Fernandez (left, on ground) in an offside position and clearly interfering with play as Manchester City scored their winning goal at Manchester United Manchester United he
Maresca criticises focus on controversial winner
Enzo Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City before returning as manager Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Er
Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season with one win and three draws Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making
VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Refereeing decisions were 'baffling' - Rooney Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haala
Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
Refereeing decisions were 'baffling' - Rooney It was one of the most controversial VAR decisions in years, yet the 74,161 inside Old Trafford were kept in the dark. When referee Michael Oliver blew
No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
Erling Haaland's goal gave 10-man Manchester City victory at Manchester United on Sunday The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, hav
Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney
There was an error Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it "baffling" that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out by VAR, but think Phil Foden
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Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
There was an error Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby. MATCH REPORT:
Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red As Manchester City celebrated a remarkable derby victory over Manchester United, there were questions as to whether Erling
Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction
Referee John Beaton gave a penalty after reviewing the incident via the monitor Motherwell have been unsuccessful in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award
New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
New camera angle shows the ball hitting Williams' arm in the lead-up to disallowed goal New video footage has been released that shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm in the lead-up to his dis
New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm
There was an error New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham. READ MORE: Glasner and Williams
Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball
Forest and Spurs still looking for first win after 0-0 draw Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner claimed the video assistant referee (VAR) was "guessing" and should not have intervened in ruling
Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Mike Dean enjoyed a 28-year career as a professional official, stepping down from on-field officiating in 2022 Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he did not intend to "undermine the integri
I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Mike Dean refereed more than 550 Premier League matches Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used to set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh". Appearing on Jamie Vardy's po
Tech trouble leaves Chelsea game ref without comms
Referee Michael Oliver had to cope without radio contact When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, something important was missing - his communications pac
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
Pro Pre hopes to give supporters greater understanding of refereeing decisions by opening up communication The full judgements made by the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant ref
Critical former refs add to culture of fear - Taylor
Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits Just five weeks ago, Anthony Taylor was centre stage at the World Cup - refereeing the last-16 match between Spain and Portugal in Dallas. But