How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles
Summary
Two recent football matches featured important late decisions made using VAR, the video assistant referee system. In the English Premier League, a West Ham goal was disallowed for a foul, giving Arsenal a 1-0 win. In Scotland, Celtic won with a penalty awarded after a handball call reviewed by VAR in the last seconds.Key Facts
- West Ham had a goal disallowed for a foul against Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya.
- Arsenal’s 1-0 win keeps them in a strong position to win the Premier League title.
- In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic was awarded a penalty in added time after VAR reviewed a handball.
- Kelechi Iheanacho scored the penalty for Celtic, securing a 3-2 win over Motherwell.
- The VAR decisions have caused controversy among fans, pundits, and teams.
- Analysts agree the West Ham goal disallowance was correct, but many fans disagreed.
- The penalty awarded to Celtic is widely considered a wrong call by most observers.
- These incidents highlight ongoing debates about the effectiveness and fairness of VAR use in football.
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