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      Tottenham get penalty after quickest VAR review ever as ref blasted for missing Declan Rice ‘kick Davies in the balls’

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      TOTTENHAM were awarded a penalty against Arsenal by VAR after Michael Oliver missed a “kick in the balls”.The referee initially waved play on before penalising Declan Rice for a foul on Ben Davies.Michael Oliver awarded a penalty to Tottenham after a brief VAR reviewCredit: Premier LeagueThe spot-kick was only given following the intervention of VARCredit: Premier LeagueHowever, with the Spurs defender left rolling around in agony, he was quickly sent to the monitor to review the incident.Oliver pointed to the spot after a matter of seconds having seen the incident again.Davies had beaten Rice to the ball as he attempted to clear it from inside the Arsenal penalty area.As a result, the midfielder’s follow through upended Davies and left the Welshman in pain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGary Neville had immediately called for a penalty on commentary after the contact, with fans shocked Oliver missed the foul at first.Reacting on social media, one supporter wrote: “The fact Michael Oliver needed VAR for that, is brazy. Rice almost kicked his balls.”Another added: “Michael Oliver didn’t see Rice kick somebody straight in the plumbs from three yards away!!!”A third fan also commented: “Michael Oliver is about five feet from that Rice foul and doesn’t give the penalty.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, one more said: “He’s five yards away and he can’t see Rice kick him in the balls? They can’t keep relying on VAR.”Son Heung-min stepped up from 12 yards to dispatch the resulting penalty and set up a tense finish in North London.Eight times Arsenal and Tottenham’s North London rivalry got pettySpurs had trailed 3-0 at half-time before mounting a second half comeback.The penalty reduced the deficit to 3-2 after Cristian Romero had earlier capitalised on a mistake from David Raya.However, despite late pressure from the hosts, Arsenal held on to secure a narrow derby victory.The result sees Mikel Arteta’s side move four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.City could cut the gap back down to one by beating Nottingham Forest this afternoon, though. More

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      Raging Chelsea stars pushed away from referee and linesmen by Blues coaches in explosive bust-up after VAR stops goal

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      RAGING Chelsea stars were forced away from officials after protesting their disallowed winner at Aston Villa. The Blues came from two behind to level the game thanks to Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher. Chelsea stars were forced away from officials after protesting their disallowed winner at Aston VillaCredit: GettyNoni Madueke had to be restrained by a Chelsea coachCredit: ReutersAnd the visitors thought they had won the game at the death after Axel Disasi headed home what looked to be a late winner.But VAR ruled it out after adjudging that Benoit Badiashile had nudged Diego Carlos in the back illegally in the build-up to the goal. It denied Chelsea a come-from-behind victory and their players were incensed at full time.Badiashile and Madueke were fuming with the referee and linesmen following the final whistle and had to be restrained by coaches. READ MORE IN football Madueke was evidently still fuming with the decision when probed by the BBC post-match. He said: “Should it have been three points? Yes.”Madueke, 22, added: “Do I think the goal should have stood? Yes. Nothing else to say about the situation.” Under-fire Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was equally angry in the aftermath as he told TNT Sports: “Everyone that was watching the game will feel disappointed. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The referee said it was a foul and disallowed the goal and then going to the VAR to confirm.”The referee is unbelievable and it’s ridiculous. It is difficult to accept, these type of things in the semi-final [FA Cup against Man City] two weeks ago it was handball and it was no penalty, the referee he didn’t check it.Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has ‘damaged’ five things in scathing rant after ref changes mind over late Chelsea goal”It is painful as it has damaged English football and I think Villa players and their fans didn’t understand why the goal was disallowed.”They said it was foul and if you see the challenge what happened if we go into every single challenge like this it is going to be a foul and we wouldn’t finish the game with 11 [players].”We can talk about the performance or the decision – it is damaging the game. I am calm and it is only to help. “Now, we have to move on and it will be in the headlines with the disallowed goal.”Our beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

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      Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has ‘damaged’ SEVEN things in scathing rant after ref changes mind over late Chelsea goal

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO slammed VAR for damaging SEVEN aspects of football.The Chelsea manager, 52, was left furious on Saturday evening when his side had two goals against Aston Villa chalked off by the video assistant referee at Stockley Park. Mauricio Pochettino was furious with referee Craig Pawson for ruling out a late Chelsea winner at Aston VillaCredit: PAThe Argentine let rip during his Match of the Day interviewCredit: BBCBenoit Badiashile was penalised for bundling into Diego CarlosCredit: BBCFirstly, Nicolas Jackson was just offside before racing through and finishing into the back of the net.Then deep into injury-time, Axel Disasi thought he had completed a memorable turnaround from 2-0 down to seal a stunning 3-2 victory.The header sparked incredible scenes between the Chelsea players and fans.But VAR Chris Kavanagh told referee Craig Pawson to go over to the pitchside monitor to watch the replays.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd the official decided Benoit Badiashile had fouled Diego Carlos at the back post by pushing him in the back during the corner routine that led to Disasi’s header. Pochettino, though, was livid with the controversial call – and believes VAR is wrecking multiple different aspects of the beautiful game.The under-pressure Argentine – whose side are ninth – fumed on Match of the Day: “Well VAR changed the decision of the referee.”That was for me a normal challenge that can happen in normal action. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”That damaged a little bit the Premier League and its image. “It’s damaged myself, damaged my team, damaged my players, my fans, damaged football.”Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsChelsea players were seething when Pawson blew the full-time whistle, immediately racing to confront him.Disasi, Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Moises Caicedo and Noni Madueke all made their way to the referee to make their angry feelings clear.Badiashile and Madueke were both booked for their protests as Chelsea coaches had to calm them down and drag them away – before Pochettino walked over to remonstrate with the officials.Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright discussed the incident in the Match of the Day studio – and were left frustrated with VAR’s intervention. Shearer said: “When they give the foul and there’s not enough to overturn it, well it’s the opposite on this one.Our beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      “I think the defender knows what he is doing. He sticks his arm out and then he’s backing into him [Badiashile].”Once the referee gives that [the goal], I’m not 100 per cent certain, is that an absolute howler?”Lineker answered with an emphatic “no” and suggested it was “six of one and half a dozen of the other” from Badiashile and Carlos.Wright added: “I think he’s probably given it because of how aggressive Badiashile looks when he’s going for him. READ MORE SUN STORIES”They’ve lowered the bar again, they do what they want. “Let’s get rid of it! Let’s get rid of it.”Badiashile and Noni Madueke were booked after the full-time whistleCredit: GettyAxel Disasi produced a superb diving header deep into injury-timeCredit: EPADisasi’s header sparked wild scenes in the away endCredit: AFPPawson watched replays of the incident on the pitchside monitorCredit: AFPThe ref confirmed he was ruling the goal outCredit: ReutersThe decision was displayed on the big screen to the delight of the home fansCredit: Reuters More

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      Watch moment Anthony Taylor denies Liverpool one of most bizarre goals of season with TNT Sports viewers left confused

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      FANS are demanding answers after Liverpool were denied an easy goal by one of the most mystifying decisions of the season.Some viewers even reckoned referee Anthony Taylor “knew he messed up” as they watched his actions after the bizarre incident, in a 2-2 draw at West Ham.Referee Anthony Taylor waved play-on after West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola took a tumble claiming a high ballCredit: X @footballontntFans were left confused as Areola then appeared to present Liverpool with an open goalCredit: TNT SportsCody Gakpo spotted his opportunity to score after Areola rolled the ball awayCredit: TNT SportsGakpo couldn’t believe it when referee Anthony Taylor blew his whistleCredit: TNT SportsThe controversy began when home keeper Alphonse Areola tumbled to the ground after gathering a high ball under pressure.Taylor immediately waved play on – as he raised his arm and jogged away.Areola was then helped up by two players, with the ball still in his hands.But what the French keeper did next left everybody in the London Stadium scratching their heads.READ MORE TOP STORIESAs players on both sides waiting for Areola to pass to a team-mate or punt the ball upfield, he instead rolled the ball in front of him as if to take a free-kick.The stopper even bent down to adjust his socks, with the ball now yards away from him.Reds’ attacker Cody Gakpo spotted his surprise opportunity – running back into the area to take possession.But it was then that the watching Taylor finally blew his whistle to stop an incredulous Gakpo from scoring a certain goal.Most read in FootballThe referee got it right… mostly, says Mark HalseyTHE Sun’s ex-Prem whistler gives his verdict on the controversy:

      ANTHONY TAYLOR did NOT make a mistake by stopping Cody Gakpo from scoring what would have been one of the strangest and most controversial goals of the season.
      Taylor spotted an infringement on West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola by Gakpo late on when the score was 2-2 and Liverpool were chasing a winner.
      Referee Taylor saw the incident clearly but signalled play on by raising an arm. Areola went down injured, got up and then lets go of the ball thinking he has been awarded a free-kick.
      Gakpo was about to score when Taylor saw what was happening and blew his whistle – but this was not an error. If advantage is signalled and no advantage follows then an official is allowed to go back and stop play.
      Where Taylor did make a mistake however was by restarting play with a drop ball – it should have been a free-kick. This is what caused all the fuss.
      It would have been better if Taylor had blown for a foul in the first place.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNext, Taylor strode back to Areola, put his hand on the keeper and appeared to convince him to call for West Ham’s physio to come on.The French keeper at first appeared to suggest he was fine, before stretching his leg as if in pain and accepting the offer of treatment.A bizarre incident in the West Ham vs Liverpool game.Anthony Taylor denied Cody Gakpo taking the ball away from Alphonse Areola in front of goal…Was there a whistle here? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/myjWF8xnX2— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 27, 2024

      Fans were puzzled by this exchange between Taylor and Areola after the referee halted play to call on the physioCredit: X @footballontntMo Salah held back by team-mates after explosive touchline row with Jurgen Klopp before coming on at West HamAnd the whole incident left everybody watching on baffled, with many taking to social media.One fan went back to the start of the matter as he wrote: “He (Taylor) actually motions for the keeper to get up – makes it even worse.”Another said: “Didn’t hear a whistle, ref just botched it. Classic Taylor messing up when it actually matters, smh.”A third argued: “Taylor only called the physio on because he knows he f***ed up.”And a fourth hit out: “Like to see them explain this one!”Another fan was equally curious over the end of the incident.He wrote: “Want to hear what Taylor said to the keeper for the keeper to go from pulling his socks up to being injured.”But a few viewers suggested the ideal response from Liverpool’s Dutch raider would have been to slot the ball home to see if VAR intervened.Such verdicts included: “Gakpo should have just put the ball in the net. Worst case scenario he would have been booked, but the goal could have stood.”Despite fan anger, The Sun’s ex-Prem whistler Mark Halsey insisted the ref was RIGHT.Halsey believes Taylor spotted a foul on Areola and halted the action when the Hammers had no advantage.READ MORE SUN STORIESHalsey said: Gakpo was about to score when Taylor saw what was happening and blew his whistle – but this was not an error.”If advantage is signalled and no advantage follows then an official is allowed to go back and stop play.”Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
      Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
      Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
      But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
      With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
      And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
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      I was referee when Arsenal won the title at Tottenham, we got kept in the stadium for two hours afterwards

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      I CANNOT believe it’s been 20 years since Arsenal last won the Premier League.I was the referee when Arsene Wenger’s side clinched the 2004 title against bitter rivals Spurs in a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane.Arsenal last won the league 20 years agoCredit: Times Newspapers LtdArsene Wenger guided the Gunners to a never repeated Invincibles crownCredit: Getty – ContributorMark Halsey was the referee when Arsenal won the Prem at White Hart LaneCredit: Getty Images – GettyArsenal went on to become Invincibles but I’m really surprised they haven’t got their hands on the league trophy again.They were a great team. I love football, I’m a football fan aside from being an ex-ref and everyone can only admire the football they played under Wenger.I was so focused on my own game that I probably didn’t appreciate just how superb they were at the time.It’s only watching back replays of old matches on TV that you fully take in their formidable attacking play, speed and movement.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThierry Henry was electric, Dennis Bergkamp was classy but Patrick Vieira was a maestro in midfield and the Arsenal captain always showed me great respect. That led to a good rapport between us on the field.He appreciated I had empathy for the game and he said he loved it when I refereed Arsenal for that reason.On that boiling hot day in April 2004, Arsenal had one hand on the title and were 2-1 up and seconds away from winning the league.Then Jens Lehmann pushed Robbie Keane at a corner with the ball still on its way into the penalty box and I pointed to the spot.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGerman goalkeeper Lehmann was always liable to do something silly and he left me with no option but to award a pen. I cautioned both players as they squared up before Keane slotted home the penalty.Eight times Arsenal and Tottenham’s North London rivalry got pettyArsenal’s players calmed down quickly and then celebrated winning the title after I blew the full-time whistle.I remember we were kept inside the ground for a couple of hours by the matchday police commander and safety officer as it all kicked off outside the stadium.My team of officials went up to the lounge and had to hang around until peace was restored.Michael Oliver is in charge of the North London derby on Sunday and he’s the right man for this high-profile occasion.There will be tension on and off the pitch, it’s a must-win game for both teams – Arsenal gunning for the title and Spurs chasing a Champions League spot – so it will be intense for players and fans on top of the fierce rivalry.Oliver is our top referee, he’s sensible and has the skills to manage the match but he’ll have to be focused throughout and use all of his vast experience to stay in control of a volatile atmosphere. More

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      As major competition refuses to introduce VAR, the question is: ‘Is it all worth the trouble?’

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      ONE MINUTE young fans were jumping up and down, flinging their arms wide.Next, they were in tears. And so were their dads. Not so much Sky Blues as the deepest blues.VAR denied Coventry a sensational late winner against Manchester UnitedThat’s what VAR can do. And did to Coventry City whose FA Cup final dreams were soon to be dust after the decision that Victor Torp’s goal against Manchester United a minute before the end of extra-time was an illusion.It was a toenail short of the truth, ruled VAR advisers. The line they use showed Torp was fractionally offside.The linesman hadn’t flagged, but no matter because he’s practically redundant since his job was re-named assistant referee.Soon those joyful moments of promise had become poison as United won in the penalty shoot-out and every viewer, bar United fans, had to wonder again about VAR.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor many of us it is menacing the magic of our game.Forest people are going ape against it, maybe because they sense football is becoming the pen pusher’s revenge on human judgement.Wolves might have agreed a few weeks ago when a headed goal from five or six yards was disallowed because a team-mate was blocking the West Ham goalkeeper’s vision.But the truth is we have all had marginal, or worse, just plain wrong VAR decisions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KidBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      It was interesting to note this week Sweden became the first European country to reject the chance to introduce VAR in its top flight.It’s futile to boo a few blokes peering into monitors and advising the ref often three or even four minutes after a controversial incident.Mike Dean lost for words live on Sky Sports after VAR mix up for ‘stonewall’ penalty during Premier League clashIndeed, these delays drain the drama and excitement from football and might in themselves be enough to warrant sacking the whole system. Overall, they can add as much as ten minutes to a match.I resisted a few boos — not done in the House of Lord’s never mind the directors’ box at Stamford Bridge — when Maxwel Cornet’s goal for the Hammers was disallowed for a foul on Edouard Mendy.The ref’s poor decision was supported by VAR and Chelsea won 2-1 soon after.It may surprise us that VAR staff are human but John Brooks proved it when he drew the line between Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan and a defender and declared the Ecuadorian was offside.Whoops! Wrong defender. Brighton suffered a 1-1 draw with friends from Palace.A Premier League check concluded over four years VAR support to refs improved their performance by 14 per cent to 96 per cent correct.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s possible to argue with those figures on several grounds but fans’ question is simply: Is VAR worth all the friction?My stance is ‘yes’ on line decisions alone. But not for much else. More

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      Why VAR line for Everton’s goal against Liverpool was ‘wonky’ and goal may not have stood next season

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      EVERTON’S opening goal against Liverpool last night may have been disallowed under new rules coming in next season.Jarrad Branthwaite netted the Toffees opener after 27 minutes to send them on their way to a first win over Liverpool at Goodison Park in 14 years.Jarrad Branthwaite set Everton on their way to a historic win over LiverpoolCredit: GettyBranthwaite was judged to be onside despite a ‘wonky’ VAR lineIt has also been revealed the use of semi-automated offside technology could have changed the VAR call next seasonCredit: ReutersThe win and three vital points saw Sean Dyche’s side all-but confirm their Premier League safety and severely cripple Liverpool’s title hunt.Branthwaite’s goal had to go through a VAR check before it was confirmed.However, it has been revealed that next season the decision may have gone the other way.This is because of the introduction of semi-automated offside technology.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPremier League clubs rejected it’s implementation at the start of the season before voting it into use for the 2024/25 season – though clubs have been blasted because it will not be ready from the start of the campaign.ESPN reporter Dale Johnson explained: “Everton’s goal was onside as Jarrad Branthwaite was within the tolerance level of the current offside technology.What is semi-automated offside technology?Semi-automated offside technology is a support tool for the video match officials and on-field officials.
      According to FIFA, it helps them make ‘’faster, more reproducible, and more accurate offside decisions’’.
      Semi-automated offside technology uses 12 tracking cameras mounted underneath the roof of the stadium to track the ball and up to 29 data points of each individual player – calculating their exact position on the pitch, plus a chip in the ball to determine if it was played by a defender or attacker.
      So in the case of an offside situation, the video operations room will receive an automated alert alongside an automatic selected point and an instant drawn lines within seconds of the incident.
      Match officials will then have to validate the proposed selected kick point and the drawn offside line before VAR communicates the final decision on the pitch.
      Extra VAR officials will be in charge of calling offsides with the algorithm providing a 3D animation to explain a call in an average of 25 seconds.
      That illustration is then available on the giant screens within the stadium for TV viewers to take a look at in the next stoppage of play.
      However, complex incidents or multiple incidents that occur at the same time can require a more thorough review of the situation.

      “Next season with the introduction of semi-automated technology, which has no tolerance level, it may well be disallowed.”Eagle-eyed fans were able to notice a second controversy, this time involving the lines drawn by VAR officials when checking the goal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe lines drawn when checking the goal were “wonky” due to the “severe camber” of the Goodison Park pitch.Johnson explained: “Goodison Park has quite a severe camber, which means the line often looks a little weird because the tech is mapped to the pitch. How semi-automated offside technology will work when it is used at Qatar World Cup “If viewed from above the line would be completely straight.”Dominic Calvert-Lewin powered home a header in the second half to put the icing on the cake as Jurgen Klopp’s side missed a catalogue of chances to score.Reds icon Jamie Carragher said after the game: “This is the end of the title run for Liverpool. It almost feels like the end.”Tonight is Everton’s night, you have to take it on the chin.”They played into Everton’s hands. The way Liverpool started was really naive, poor, giving silly fouls away.”They got into the game but the chance (Darwin) Nunez misses before half time is unforgivable at this level. That’s not acceptable at this level.”Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with Feyenoord boss Arne Slot as the successor to Klopp.Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More

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      Vincent Kompany’s X-rated rant at referee revealed as Burnley boss raged with penalty awarded to Chelsea in 2-2 draw

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      VINCENT KOMPANY launched into a foul-mouthed tirade after Darren England gave Chelsea a penalty.The Burnley boss, 38, was seething at the referee after Cole Palmer opened the scoring from the spot.Vincent Kompany was sent off by Darren EnglandCredit: PALorenz Assignon also saw a red cardCredit: ReutersTempers flared after England awarded the spot kick for Lorenz Assignon’s foul on Mykhailo Mudryk.Assignon had already been booked, meaning the Clarets had to fight back from a goal down with 10 men.And it has been revealed that Kompany branded England “a f*****g cheat”.The furious Belgian, who was fined £10,000 and handed a two-game touchline ban, repeated the phrase “multiple times” after being sent off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs reported by the Daily Mail, assistant referee James Bell said: “Following the award of a penalty to Chelsea in the 40th minute the Burnley Manager (Vincent Kompany) reacted angrily by moving out of his technical area throwing his arms aggressively and shouting at the referee. “As the decision was being checked I attempted to use members of his own technical area staff to calm him down but Mr Kompany persisted to insult the referee by pointing towards him and calling him ‘a f*****g cheat’ numerous times. “Despite the attempts to calm him down Mr Kompany then entered the field of play, briefly, again gesturing towards the referee and shouting ‘you’re a f****** cheat.’ “I informed the referee (Darren England) that a Stage 2 (red card) sanction was required for the Burnley manager. As Darren came over to issue the red card Mr Kompany again said, ‘f*****g cheat.’ Most read in Football”After his sending off Mr Kompany remained in the technical area for some time causing a delay to the re-start of the game before he eventually made his way down the tunnel.”Kompany admitted the charge and attended the hearing to apologise for his actions.Burnley supported him in a statement, which claimed: “Retaining Premier League status is our highest priority at the moment in order to safeguard a more robust future for our players and staff at every level of the club.”Whilst we do not want to make excuses for the language used, it is certain that the intense pressure which Mr Kompany is under at this point in the season will have contributed to his outburst at Mr England after the decisions he made following Lorenz’s tackle.”Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseImmediately after the game, Kompany said: “I’ll keep saying what I think.”I’m not shying away from it and I’ve said it to the referees themselves, the officials, refereeing hasn’t been good enough this season.”And I have said that in, I think, a constructive way, understanding as well the fact it’s not easy for them. The scrutiny is massive, the pressure is bigger than it’s ever been on the officials.”I think the addition of VAR and more opinions and more officials doesn’t make it easy for them to do their jobs.”I haven’t got any issues with being fined. I just want it to be right.”Can you name the famous fathers? More