Var Watch: Penalty drama and controversial calls in EPL Gameweek 2

The Premier League Video assistant referee (VAR) The system once again dominated the headlines during the weekend at EPL Gameweek 2.

From the contentious penalty of Manchester United in Fulham to Manchester City goalkeeper James TraffordChallenge in Mohammed KudusThe arbitration standards and the high bar of VAR for the intervention were placed under the microscope.

Here is a complete review of the main incidents, the reasoning behind the so -called VAR and why some decisions left the followers that scratched their heads.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Possible objective not allowed: Leny Yoro pushes Bassey

Incident: In the 58th minute, the defender of United Leny YoroThe heading that deflected Fulham’s strike, Rodrigo Muniz He found the network.

However, the repetitions showed Yoro placing both hands in Calvin Bassey To create space. Var verified a foul, but allowed the goal to be maintained.

VAR review:
Last season, only four goals were rejected in the Premier League due to a lack of accumulation, which makes the intervention strange in such scenarios.

The authorities argued that Yoro’s impulse did not reach the “clear and obvious” threshold.

“With the high bar in the Premier League, there is a reluctance to get involved in this type of situation.” The review explained, referring to similar incidents where the thrusts were unpunished.

Verdict: This was required for inconsistency, especially with similar thrusts penalized in the past (for example, Enzo FernándezThe attack not allowed for Chelsea last season).

Penalty granted: Bassey on Mount

Incident: In the 33rd minute Mount Mason He was thrown to the ground by Bassey during a corner. The game continued, but var Darren England He reviewed the challenge and sent referee Chris Kavanagh to the monitor.

United received a penalty that Bruno Fernandes omitted

VAR review:
Head of PGMOL Howard Webb He has emphasized the energetic measures in the “extreme actions that are not soccer”, such as dragging or launching opponents.

Bassey’s actions were clear, and Var’s determined mount was received first, before the separate fight of Luke Shaw with Muniz.

Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Possible red card: Trafford in Kudus

Incident: In the 40th minute, Trafford collided with Kudus outside the area. Many felt it was denial of a goal opportunity (doglo)But Var did not rule a red card.

VAR review:
Trafford’s arm was close to his body, discarding the handball. His high knee was considered “excessive strength”, and his slight touch in the ball denied Dogso.

“You can see and feel that it should be a red dogs card, but a crucial element could be missing.” The review indicated.

Verdict: No VAR intervention.

Possible penalty: They go from Ven in Bobb

Incident: In the 52nd minute, Micky Van de Ven Treaded Oscar BobbThe foot after losing possession. Referee Peter Bankes waved the game, and Var confirmed the decision.

VAR review:
Similar incidents have been punished, such as Enzo Fernández In Antony, while the lighter contact resulted in a penalty for Arsenal vs. LEEDS.

Verdict: It should have been a penalty.

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United

Possible handball: Saliba before the wooden goal

Incident: Arsenal’s fourth goal Vio William Saliba seem to handle before Jurriën wood noted.

VAR review:
Accidental handball is not an offensive unless the scorer. Saliba’s positioning was considered natural.

Verdict: The goal was put correctly.