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Memorable moments from 2023-24 Premier League season

The campaign has produced talking points on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK

Rangers manager appeals for 'very correct' cup final VAR calls after penalty snub

Philippe Clement today expressed hope that VAR will make “very correct” calls in the Scottish Cup final after Rangers were denied a penalty in…

The National (Scotland)

Hope, torment and joy – it’s business time in the Premier League and WSL

In today’s Football Daily: With these title races they are really spoiling us

The Guardian - UK

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OPINION - When Premier League clubs vote on VAR they must understand this point

Football is a moral travesty, and we all know it. In fact, injustice is part of the perverse pleasure. Flowing moves and 5-0 wins are all well and good, but let’s be real: there are few greater thrills in life than an underserved, ill-begotten 1-0 victory. And yet, in this…

Evening Standard

Jurgen Klopp would support scrapping VAR in its current guise

The outgoing Liverpool manager said the officials are not able to use the system properly.

The Independent UK

The most memorable moments from dramatic Premier League season

The 2023-24 campaign has produced equal entertainment on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Manchester United and England defender is the first leading player to speak out against the system since Wolves’ call for a vote on abolishing it.

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For a bird’s eye view of British conservatism, look at sport. No wonder VAR in football is in trouble

Once we create rules and customs, it’s a devil’s job to change them. The debate about video refereeing will be a mighty test, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

VAR: Five-point plan to fix ailing system as Premier League vote triggered

The technology is unlikely to be scrapped, but there are plenty of ways to greatly improve the process

Evening Standard

‘Erosion of trust’: Wolves trigger vote to scrap VAR in Premier League

Wolves have been left aggrieved by a number of VAR decisions this season and, while they are not the only ones, their resolution will require 14 clubs to vote in favour to be passed

The Guardian - UK

English Premier League clubs set to vote on the future of VAR

English Premier League clubs will decide on the fate of VAR for the next season at a meeting next month - and could Scotland follow suit.

The National (Scotland)

Wolves 1-3 Crystal Palace: Michael Olise stars again as Oliver Glasner continues fine run

Eagles continue to fly under Austrian boss

Evening Standard

Manchester City march a step closer to title as Gvardiol double downs Fulham

Josko Gvardiol scored twice as Manchester City won 4-0 at Fulham, meaning two more wins are required to retain the Premier League title

The Guardian - UK

Echoes of errors: why has VAR sparked so much fury this season?

There have been some glaring mistakes by VAR but it also appears to have increased officiating standards on the pitch

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The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb admits VAR made error over Forest penalty claim at Everton

Howard Webb has conceded VAR should have intervened to recommend that Nottingham Forest be awarded a penalty during their Premier League game against Everton

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham Forest see conspiracies while City hit them with reality check

Maybe all things Luton are behind Forest’s difficulties but against Pep Guardiola’s men, they failed to get the basics right

The Guardian - UK

Heartbreak for 10-player Chelsea as Rolfö’s penalty sends Barça into final

Emma Hayes’s dream of reaching the Champions League final with Chelsea was ruined as Barcelona won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to go through 2-1 on aggregate

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s title hopes suffer huge blow after Calvert-Lewin seals Everton win

A blundering Liverpool were punished by Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton earned a survival-boosting 2-0 victory

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The Guardian - UK

Stuart Attwell back in VAR hot water after Bournemouth sink furious Wolves

Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal at Molineux as Wolves had two goals disallowed against Bournemouth, including a stoppage-time equaliser

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Nottingham Forest embarrassed themselves by calling an official's integrity into question... no matter how aggrieved they feel

Nottingham Forest released a strong statement following their defeat by Everton expressing their anger at the match officials

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Macarthur's Vujica overturns 'unnecessary' ALM red card

Macarthur defender Ivan Vujica has avoided a one-match suspension after Football Australia found his challenge on Sydney's Joe Lolley did not merit a red card.

The Guardian - UK

‘VAR is a Luton fan’: Nottingham Forest hit out at penalty decisions after defeat

Nottingham Forest criticised the video assistant referee over three decisions after their 2-0 defeat to Everton and their manager Nuno Espírito Santo said: ‘It has been a while for poor decisions against us’

The Guardian - UK

Santi Cazorla: ‘I would play for free but you’re not allowed’

The former Arsenal and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla, now 38, tells Sid Lowe how he loves playing for his home club Real Oviedo in the second division

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Indonesia's Controversial Defeat To Qatar Sparks Outrage And VAR Debate

Indonesia's 2-0 defeat to Qatar in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup opener marked by controversial decisions and suspensions poses challenges for their upcoming matches.

The Guardian - UK

Athletic Club savour the week of their lives after historic Copa del Rey win

Even a VAR-inflicted 1-1 draw against Villarreal did not spoil the Basque club’s celebrations after a first major trophy in 40 years

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