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The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

Comment: After Liverpool were denied an ‘onside’ goal at Tottenham, who can blame the conspiracy theorists when VAR continues to lack any transparency?

The Independent UK

VAR’s failings threaten to plunge Premier League into mire of dark conspiracies

What happened at Tottenham on Saturday only further erodes trust in referees in this country, which could badly damage the game

The Guardian - UK

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

Referees Darren England and Dan Cook have been stood down for the rest of this weekend’s games

The Independent UK

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Thomas Frank expects apology over Newcastle penalty

Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken was penalised for a challenge on Anthony Gordon.

The Independent UK

Thomas Frank expecting Howard Webb apology as Brentford ‘trolled’ by VAR in Newcastle loss

Bees boss unhappy with decisions during eventful game at St James’ Park

Evening Standard

Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’

Officials on the day determined that City defender Manuel Akanji, who was stood offside, did not interfere with play.

The Independent UK

It’ll always be eVARngelists v VARsonists but TV tell-all is a positive step

Football isn’t meant to be perfect – perhaps Match Officials: Mic’d Up can help us towards a touch of sympathy for officials

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Match Officials Mic’d Up: what the new TV show tells us about referees

New programme fronted by Howard Webb offers a welcome insight into the big decisions – and some lighter moments too

The Guardian - UK

Crossing a new refereeing rubicon, with help from Michael Owen

In today’s Football Daily: Refereeing the referees, plus Brendan Rodgers

The Guardian - UK

Released VAR discussions explain why Arsenal had Kai Havertz penalty overturned against Manchester United

Anthony Taylor originally pointed to the spot but the Gunners were left frustrated after the decision was changed following a VAR review

Evening Standard

Premier League to play VAR audio of incidents on TV show this week

Premier League fans will be given a chance to hear VAR discussions between officials in a new TV programme featuring referees' chief Howard Webb.

Evening Standard

Time-wasting in football is ugly, maddening – and absolutely vital

Football is not a gameshow, and referees should not stage-manage the action to ensure a more ‘entertaining’ product

The Guardian - UK

I won’t sit on the fence – Mike Dean ready to criticise referees in new role

Dean quit his role as a dedicated VAR and coach in the summer in order to move into a role as a pundit on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.

The Independent UK

Referee and VAR officials not selected for games after Wolves penalty error

The officials who failed to award Wolves a penalty at Manchester United have been punished by not being selected for Premier League games this weekend

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The Independent UK

Referees chief Howard Webb explains exactly why more added time is here to stay

Ending games without injury time even with a big scoreline will no longer be encouraged

The Independent UK

New added time approach here to stay – Premier League referee chief Howard Webb

Referees in competitions worldwide have been instructed by the game’s lawmakers to more accurately measure time lost to stoppages.

The Guardian - UK

‘Here for good’: Howard Webb tells clubs there is no backing down on added time

Howard Webb has warned there will be no let-up in referees’ attempts to combat time-wasting and believes their actions will make the game fairer

The Independent UK

Referees must no longer turn blind eye to ‘unacceptable behaviour’ – Howard Webb

A new ‘Participants’ Charter’ is being introduced with a view to improving behaviour.

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The Independent UK

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’

The boss of TNT Sports believes fans deserve to have greater insight into the decision-making process.

Manchester Evening News

PGMOL considers VAR plan for Premier League 2023/24 season amid new proposal

Refereeing body PGMOL is contemplating providing more frequent insights into VAR conversations in the upcoming season amid a worldwide survey on the use of the technology

The Independent UK

Almost two thirds of football fans oppose use of VAR, survey finds

The FSA heard from 9,645 fans in March and April

The Independent UK

Almost two thirds of fans oppose VAR, according to survey of 9,645 supporters

The FSA heard from 9,645 fans in March and April.

Football London

Premier League announcement will stun Arsenal after Mikel Arteta fury that no transfer can solve

Mikel Arteta's fury at dropped points in the title race will get no reprieve after the Premier League decided not to introduce the semi-automatic offside technology.

Daily Mirror

Premier League chiefs to clamp down on referee abuse after Jose Mourinho tirade

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Following Roma manager Jose Mourinho's appalling behaviour towards referee Anthony Taylor after the Europa League final, Premier League bosses are set to clamp down on abusive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Premier League 2022-23 review: pundits of the season

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