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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
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk steps up injury recovery
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk shares a video of him performing some keep-ups on a Dubai training pitch as he works his way back from an ACL injury.
Jan 17, 19:12
Michael Oliver admits mistake over Jordan Pickford, Virgil van Dijk challenge
Premier League referee Michael Oliver admits that Jordan Pickford should have seen red for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in October's Merseyside derby.
Jan 10, 12:48
Graham Potter: 'Brighton must not dwell on VAR decisions'
The debate over interventions from Stockley Park rumbles on.
Dec 12, 22:44
David Moyes admits he is still angry with retaken penalty in Leeds win
The Hammers climbed up to fifth in the Premier League table following their win at Elland Road.
Dec 11, 22:55
VAR talking points: Gabriel Jesus handball and penalty debate
Manchester City had a goal disallowed, Aston Villa and West Brom were denied penalties and Manchester United's was re-taken.
Nov 22, 11:15
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
Mark Halsey criticises David Coote VAR appointment
David Coote was originally set for duty on Liverpool's clash with Leicester, having failed to punish Jordan Pickford's derby challenge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Nov 19, 12:32
Jurgen Klopp: 'Virgil Van Dijk injury difficult to accept'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voices his frustration over the circumstances surrounding Virgil van Dijk's potentially season-ending injury against Everton.
Oct 20, 23:46
Merseyside Police to investigate Jordan Pickford abuse on social media
Merseyside Police investigating social media messages targeting the Everton goalkeeper after the incident at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Oct 19, 19:08
Raheem Sterling scores twice as Man City thrash relegation-threatened Watford
Watford, who sacked Nigel Pearson on Sunday, saw their goal difference take a hit.
Jul 21, 20:16
Jose Mourinho: 'Officials should explain their decisions'
Premier League rules forbid managers speaking about referees before a game.
Jul 10, 15:00
Jose Mourinho: 'Everyone in the world knows Spurs should have had a penalty'
VAR official Michael Oliver was in the firing line once again.
Jul 9, 22:02
Bournemouth pick up first point since lockdown in Tottenham draw
Harry Kane was denied a first-half penalty.
Jul 9, 20:29
Chris Wilder hits out at technology in football after ghost goal
The Blades were denied a winner after goal-line technology caused controversy at Villa Park.
Jun 18, 13:53
Sheffield United ghost goal: What happened? Why didn't VAR intervene? What next?
A closer look at the issue which denied Chris Wilder's European hopefuls a goal at Aston Villa.
Jun 18, 11:18
Aston Villa, Sheffield United players take knee on opening whistle of PL game
Aston Villa and Sheffield United take a knee on the opening whistle of their Premier League game to show their support to the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign.
Jun 17, 18:15
Lampard: 'Everybody knew VAR made a mistake'
The Tottenham midfielder was not punished for a stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta, with VAR officials at Stockley Park later admitting their mistake.
Feb 22, 16:28
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
Tom Huddlestone left pleased with pitchside monitor intervention at Palace
Tom Huddlestone paid tribute to Derby team-mate Wayne Rooney after he completed another 90 minutes.
Jan 6, 10:40
Roy Hodgson unhappy with referee use of pitchside VAR monitor
Michael Oliver used the screen before sending off Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic.
Jan 5, 18:45
Pitchside VAR monitor used as Derby shock 10-man Crystal Palace
Referee Michael Oliver used the pitchside monitor to send off Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic in the second half.
Jan 5, 17:19
Vincent Kompany claims referee should have stopped play after handball shout
Champions City trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by nine points following their 3-1 defeat at Anfield.
Nov 10, 23:32
Christian Pulisic hat-trick helps Chelsea to victory over Burnley
The Clarets had no answer to the American.
Oct 26, 19:48
Jamie Carragher: 'Disallowed Gabriel Jesus goal was VAR at its best'
The Manchester City player's goal against Tottenham was disallowed after a VAR review.
Aug 20, 09:12
VAR Premier League debut goes without incident
No technological assistance needed on Premier League opening day at Anfield.
Aug 10, 10:55
Injury-hit Manchester United hold Liverpool to goalless draw
Manchester United overcome a series of injury setbacks to hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, a result which is enough for the Reds to regain top spot.
Feb 24, 16:00
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino baffled by diving claims
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that he is perplexed as to why his side have been shown four yellow cards for diving this season.
Feb 10, 17:17
Harry Kane penalty gives Tottenham Hotspur EFL Cup advantage over Chelsea
Harry Kane scores the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 8, 21:53
Mounie to serve three-game ban after losing appeal against red card
The Huddersfield strike was sent off in Saturday's defeat to Brighton.
Dec 3, 17:15
Huddersfield appeal against Steve Mounie dismissal
The Terriers striker was sent off for a challenge on Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.
Dec 3, 14:12
Huddersfield striker Laurent Depoitre unhappy with referee Michael Oliver
Town had Steve Mounie sent off.
Dec 2, 09:01
Dermot Gallagher: 'Joe Ralls put Ilkay Gundogan at risk of serious injury'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ralls should have been sent off for his foul on Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan.
Sep 24, 13:54
David Wagner: 'Red card changed the game against Cardiff City'
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner claims that Jonathan Hogg's sending-off during the goalless draw with Cardiff City was a "game-changer".
Aug 25, 22:59
Luka Milivojevic: 'I saw no contact on Mohamed Salah'
Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic says that he does not want VAR in the Premier League, despite insisting that Liverpool were wrongly awarded a penalty.
Aug 21, 20:03
Roy Hodgson: 'Crystal Palace unlucky with referee decisions against Liverpool'
Roy Hodgson believes that Crystal Palace suffered from "unlucky" refereeing decisions at the hands of Michael Oliver as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Aug 20, 22:58
Liverpool overcome stern test against 10-man Crystal Palace
Liverpool make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season with James Milner and Sadio Mane scoring in a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Aug 20, 21:55
Dermot Gallagher: 'Arsenal should have had penalty against Manchester City'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in Sunday's Premier League fixture with Manchester City.
Aug 13, 16:48
Liverpool beat Torino in final pre-season friendly
Liverpool complete their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Torino at Anfield, where Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge were among the scorers.
Aug 7, 21:23
