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VAR Errors Jump 35% to 23, Panel Adds Three

5/15/2026

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The Match Incidents panel added three VAR errors, raising the total to 23, a 35% rise from last season’s 17.
VAR Paul Howard ruled a holding offence before a Manchester City corner, denying Everton a penalty that five KMI panel members said should have stood, prompting Everton manager David Moyes to warn of a free-for-all.
The panel voted 5-0 to overturn Bournemouth’s penalty in their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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The Match Incidents panel added three VAR errors, raising the total to 23, a 35% rise from last season’s 17.
VAR Paul Howard ruled a holding offence before a Manchester City corner, denying Everton a penalty that five KMI panel members said should have stood, prompting Everton manager David Moyes to warn of a free-for-all.
The panel voted 5-0 to overturn Bournemouth’s penalty in their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.