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Premier League Sees 54 Refereeing Errors, VAR Under Fire

3/26/2026

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The 2025/26 Premier League season has recorded 54 refereeing and VAR errors, up from 44 at the same point last season.
Arsenal and Newcastle United missed penalties due to these errors.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley were also affected.
AFC Bournemouth benefited from five favorable VAR calls.
Alan Shearer criticized recent decisions, highlighting the debate over VAR's impact on refereeing standards.

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The 2025/26 Premier League season has recorded 54 refereeing and VAR errors, up from 44 at the same point last season.
Arsenal and Newcastle United missed penalties due to these errors.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley were also affected.
AFC Bournemouth benefited from five favorable VAR calls.
Alan Shearer criticized recent decisions, highlighting the debate over VAR's impact on refereeing standards.