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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action on March 5, 2023
Bruno Fernandes 'escapes punishment for touching linesman'
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reportedly escapes punishment for putting his hands on a linesman during Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Mar 7, 12:02
Referee Anthony Taylor consults the pitchside VAR during the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool on May 13, 2021
Keith Hackett calls on Premier League to follow Euros VAR example
Refereeing at the tournament has won widespread praise after UEFA's more measured approach to VAR intervention has allowed games to flow.
Jul 13, 16:58
Rebecca Welch pictured in November 2020
Keith Hackett backs Rebecca Welch to go right to the top
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday when becoming the first female to be appointed to referee a game in the English Football League.
Apr 6, 14:23
Tomas Soucek is sent off for West Ham United against Fulham in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Keith Hackett insists VAR should be operated by specialists, not referees
The ex-head of PGMOL believes retired referees should be given training to operate the system.
Feb 15, 19:00
Southampton's Jan Bednarek fouls Manchester United's Anthony Martial in the Premier League on February 2, 2021
Keith Hackett: 'Law may need to be changed'
Arsenal's David Luiz and Southampton's Jan Bednarek were shown red cards after conceding penalties on Tuesday night.
Feb 3, 15:35
Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
Keith Hackett believes VAR is "trying to make excuses for its use"
This weekend's Premier League action saw yet more controversial calls.
Nov 9, 16:57
Giovani Lo Celso reacts after Cesar Azpilicueta goes down on February 22, 2020
Keith Hackett hits out at VAR over Giovani Lo Celso decision
Referee Michael Oliver deemed Giovani Lo Celso's rash challenge on Cesar Azpilicueta warranted only a yellow card and VAR upheld his decision.
Feb 22, 15:31
The big screen displays a VAR review message ruling out an Arsenal goal on September 1, 2019
Former referee Keith Hackett accuses VAR chiefs of "arrogance"
VAR has proven a considerable talking point so far in what is its debut season in the English top-flight.
Oct 22, 17:59
VAR denies Wolves a deserved goal against Leicester on August 11, 2019
Ex-referee Keith Hackett calls for VAR review
Former ref says changes need to be made.
Sep 2, 10:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Keith Hackett criticises FA over VAR implementation
The video review system was at the centre of several controversial incidents in the FA Cup.
Jan 7, 16:10
Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Mark Clattenburg: 'Comments taken out of context'
Ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg stands by the comments he made earlier this week regarding a 'gameplan' for Tottenham's infamous defeat to Chelsea in May 2016.
Dec 5, 14:16
Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Mark Clattenburg's boss Keith Hackett hits out at referee's controversial remarks
Keith Hackett describes Mark Clattenburg's claims that he "allowed" Tottenham Hotspur to "self-destruct" against Chelsea as "nonsense".
Dec 4, 21:10
Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Juan Mata incident 'played part in Mark Clattenburg departure'
Former referees' chief Keith Hackett claims that Mark Clattenburg's surprise decision to depart England for Saudi Arabia could be down to an incident involving Juan Mata.
Feb 17, 19:12
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on August 19, 2016
Jose Mourinho asked by FA to explain referee comments
The Football Association gives Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho until Friday evening to offer an explanation to comments made about ref Anthony Taylor last week.
Oct 18, 16:19
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho before his side's Premier League match with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Referee Anthony Taylor under pressure at Anfield'
Jose Mourinho describes Anthony Taylor as a "very good referee", but says that the man in the middle will find it tough to officiate Monday's clash with Liverpool.
Oct 16, 09:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Keith Hackett calls for Howard Webb return to refereeing
Former referee Keith Hackett believes that Howard Webb should come out of retirement in a bid to improve the standard of officiating in the Premier League.
Mar 1, 12:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stan Collymore describes referee Phil Dowd as "tubby"
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore claims that referee Phil Dowd is "tubby" and not fit enough to officiate at Premier League level.
Feb 23, 20:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Keith Hackett: 'Martin Atkinson's refereeing in Chelsea game was incompetent'
Keith Hackett believes that referee Martin Atkinson needs a break after his "incompetent" officiating display in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.
Feb 23, 19:16
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


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