VAR has been a huge point of controversy in the Premier League this season with its use in the division.
It was a talking point yet again as Arsenal faced Sheffield United on Monday night at Bramall Lane. Sokratis appeared to be clearly pulled down in the box, but referee Mike Dean opted against giving a penalty and VAR refused to overrule him.
Twitter: No penalty… ?
The controversial weekend of refereeing and VAR continues as Arsenal are denied a penalty for what… https://t.co/R2kH0i16uR (@SkySportsPL)
These Arsenal fans reacted to the decision…
Imagine my shock…
Twitter: @SkySportsPL Imagine my shock ….. (@JonathanCP 01)
Ridiculous…
Twitter: @SkySportsPL Then fact that var didn’t even look at it is ridiculous (@CodybBristow)
Joke!
Twitter: @SkySportsPL VAR is becoming a joke. (@mal96974184)
Joke decision!
Twitter: @SkySportsPL Joke decision (@glassy72)
Well…
Twitter: @SkySportsPL Mike dean does not like Arsenal (@amfodotco)
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It was a blatant pull of the shirt by the Sheffield United defender and Dean appeared to not spot the contact causing Sokratis to fall to the floor. VAR opted against reviewing the decision, as they have failed to do so many times across the Premier League when it’s come to a subjective decision this season.
VAR is clearly trying to stick to the on-field referee’s decisions as much as possible this season, which is admirable – but it is resulting in obvious mistakes and costing teams points. When they are as blatant as that, it may be best for the referee to go and watch a replay on a monitor to reassess his decision.
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