VAR is set to come under the spotlight over the next two weeks as Premier League clubs prepare to vote on its future
VAR has proven to be a hot talking point in the Premier League ever since its introduction.
But it could now be scrapped, with the 20 top-flight sides building up to vote on its future at a meeting on 6 June. Rules state that any rule changes need a two-thirds majority, meaning 14 out of the 20 teams need to vote in favor of scrapping VAR for it to happen.
Wolves have already confirmed they will vote to scrap the system, having been left increasingly frustrated at decisions over the season just gone. Along with Wolves; Brighton, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest were the teams worst affected by VAR decisions.
It is unknown how that trio will vote, but data from the Independent Key Match Incidents Panel (KMI) has now revealed the full list of 30 VAR errors made this season.
On August 14, Manchester United defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0. Controversy arose in injury time when United keeper Andre Onana collided with Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic, but no penalty was given, a decision later deemed incorrect.
On August 19, Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister was wrongfully sent off against Bournemouth. VAR didn’t ask for a review, and the red card was later rescinded.
On September 2, Fulham was upset when Nathan Ake’s goal for Manchester City stood despite an offside interfering with the goalkeeper, a mistake acknowledged by Erling Haaland post-match.
On September 16, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was awarded a disputed penalty against Crystal Palace after a lengthy review, which Palace’s coach criticized.
On September 18, Burnley had a goal disallowed against Nottingham Forest for a handball, a decision manager Vincent Kompany criticized.
On September 30, Brighton suffered two incorrect decisions against Aston Villa, allowing two disputed goals.
Also on September 30, Liverpool’s goal against Tottenham was disallowed due to an offside error, acknowledged by PGMOL.
On October 1, Brentford was denied a clear penalty against Nottingham Forest, prompting criticism from their manager.
On October 27, Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew scored with a handball against Tottenham, unnoticed by VAR.
On October 28, Newcastle was awarded a controversial penalty against Wolves, later admitted as an error.
On October 29, Fulham’s João Palhinha escaped a red card for an elbow against Brighton, deemed a wrong call.
On November 4, Newcastle’s match against Arsenal saw two missed red cards for dangerous tackles, unaddressed by VAR.
On the same day, Sheffield United’s late penalty against Wolves was deemed incorrect.
On December 9, Brentford’s Frank Onyeka avoided a red card against Sheffield United for a reckless tackle.
On December 10, Luton’s Jacob Brown escaped a red card for a tackle on Phil Foden.
On December 23, Liverpool was denied a penalty against Arsenal for a clear handball.
On December 26, Liverpool’s goal against Burnley was wrongly disallowed for a foul.
On February 10, Luton faced two unjust penalties against Sheffield United, both for questionable handballs.
On February 10, Newcastle’s penalty appeal against Forest was ignored despite a clear foul on Taiwo Awoniyi.
On February 17, Nottingham Forest was denied a penalty against West Ham for a foul on Neco Williams.
On March 10, Brighton’s Jakub Moder avoided a red card for a dangerous tackle on Neco Williams.
On March 30, Chelsea’s penalty against Burnley was wrongly awarded, leading to an unjust yellow card and subsequent red card for Lorenz Assignon.
On April 6, Everton’s Dara O’Shea received an undeserved red card for a tackle on Dwight McNeil.
On April 7, Sheffield United’s Jack Robinson was not sent off for a high tackle on Cole Palmer.
On April 21, Nottingham Forest was denied three penalties against Everton, with one deemed clear.
On May 11, Bournemouth’s goal against Brentford was wrongly disallowed for handball.
On May 15, Brighton was denied a penalty against Chelsea for a foul on Simon Adingra.