Analyzing VAR: Mac Allister’s Foul, Arsenal’s Penalty, and More

Every week the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) causes controversy in the Premier League. Fans and pundits are constantly debating decisions made, and whether or not they are correct. In this article, we take a look at the major incidents from the past weekend to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. We explore how VAR decisions have affected every Prem club in the 2023-24 season and provide the ultimate guide to VAR in the Premier League. This week’s VAR Review will focus on possible penalty situations, controversial calls, and whether the decisions made were the right ones.

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) causes controversy in the Premier League. This week’s VAR Review takes a look at some of the major incidents from various matches.

One such incident involved a possible red card for Sheffield United midfielder Vinicius Souza after he appeared to stand on Arsenal’s Alexis Mac Allister, but the VAR ultimately decided against issuing a red card. Another incident saw Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk score a goal that was reviewed for a potential foul, but the goal ultimately stood. Other incidents included possible penalties for challenges on players from both Sheffield United and Luton Town, but in both cases, the VAR ruled in favor of the defending team.

In summary, while the VAR decisions remain controversial and often result in heated debates, the VAR ultimately has the final say on these decisions, and its decisions must be respected.