Opened Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:55 UTC Closes Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 08:55 UTC
VAR mistakes in deciding derby goals undermine the Premier League's credibility.
Premier League referees have admitted a VAR error affected the outcome of a derby match involving Haaland's goal. Such high-stakes errors in tight competitions damage trust in the system.
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Derby matches decide league positions and European places; when VAR gets those wrong, a team's whole season can be stolen and there's no way to appeal it.
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Liverpool
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Manchester United
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Tottenham Hotspur
lean support 50%
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Chelsea
lean support 100%
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Brighton & Hove Albion
lean support 50%
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Crystal Palace
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lean support 100%
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Leeds United
lean support 100%
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Newcastle United
lean support 100%
