The video assistant referee was introduced in the 2019/20 season for "clear and obvious errors" or "serious missed incidents" in specific situations.
The promise was that it would lead to "more correct and fairer judgements", even though the Premier League conceded that 100 percent accuracy was impossible. But feelings are running high after high-profile incidents that have overshadowed the action on the pitch.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta launched a blistering attack on the decision to let Newcastle's goal stand after his team's 1-0 defeat last weekend, labelling it a "disgrace". Anthony Gordon's second-half goal was checked for three separate VAR offences but survived them all to earn Newcastle the three points.
"We didn't deserve to lose the match," Arteta told 'Sky Sports'. "We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It's embarrassing. A disgrace."
The Spaniard's comments were made in the heat of the moment but the club came out strongly in support of their manager in a statement the following day.
"Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta's post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening," Arsenal said.
The angry fallout after the game at St James' Park echoed another VAR controversy in the high-stakes fixture between Tottenham and Liverpool in late September.
Officials wrongly disallowed a goal from Luis Diaz after a misunderstanding over the on-field decision and Spurs went on to win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Referees body Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) released the audio of the decision that led to the disallowed Diaz goal.
In the recording, video assistant referee Darren England says the check is "perfect" before
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