Not a happy new beginning in the happy new year for EPL’s VAR
A vastly improved Arsenal side were denied this penalty against Man City yesterday.
Yes,. Manchester City were very lucky that Arsenal didn't receive a penalty for this: pic.twitter.com/txmmrS6eO9
— Has the Referee or VAR made a poor decision? (@PoorEPLreferees) January 1, 2022
Closer view..
Foot not ball? Pen? Clear and obvious? I don’t know anymore… pic.twitter.com/o4pYTxA1Y4
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) January 1, 2022
Manchester City went on to beat Arsenal 2-1 which takes them 11 points clear at the top.
But the mystery of why VAR can get things so badly wrong remains to be solved. The entire purpose of VAR is to sort out things like this.
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