PGMOL chairman Howard Webb believes Bruno Fernandes’ red card during Manchester United’s match against Tottenham, where the player slipped before contact, should have been canceled by VAR.
With United leading Spurs 1-0 towards the end of the first half, Fernandes was sent off for slipping and grabbing James Maddison’s leg high, with referee Chris Kavanagh immediately giving him a red card. Presented.
United lost 3-0 to Tottenham and Webb believes VAR Peter Banks should have intervened to change the decision.
Officials say:
Assistant referee: That’s terrible, buddy. That’s 100 percent a red card for me. The decision on the field was a red card.
VAR: It’s not studs. It is the height of the shin. This was an intentional act and not an attempt to play ball. If you look at it from an angle, it doesn’t look like it has studs. There was a slip, but I think it was the referee’s call.
Webb’s verdict: it was [a mistake]. I heard on audio that the assistant said it was a red card violation and that the referee took that advice.
High contact, but Fernandes slips first. This is not an attempted ball, but it looks like a stud in the assistant’s eyes, but it’s a slight error. Rather than driving your foot into your opponent, it’s more like a tripping motion. VAR should have sent the referee to the screen.
Should Palace have been awarded a penalty against Liverpool?
Incident: Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was given a penalty after collapsing under a pull from Virgil van Dijk during Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Selhurst Park on October 5. However, VAR chose not to intervene.
Officials say:
VAR: He has a small hold by the four, but it doesn’t affect him and he never gets to the ball.
Webb’s verdict: The work was quick and we strive to be efficient. This year, delays have decreased significantly.
Liverpool celebrate victory at Crystal Palace
VAR checked Van Dijk’s action on Guehi and there was contact between the players. We are looking for ongoing impactful contacts. Van Dijk’s actions were fast and the ball was always heading towards the goalkeeper. He does not believe this action will affect Guehi’s ability to win the ball.
Slow motion can distort reality. In terms of sustained force and retention, you have to look at full speed. This is also an area where opinions are divided. If there is subjectivity, it will be left to the judge’s discretion. If he had given a penalty, we would have left the penalty.
Was Newcastle right to take a penalty against Man City?
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Manager Howard Webb believes he made the right decision to award Anthony Gordon a penalty in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Incident: Anthony Gordon succumbed to a challenge from Man City goalkeeper Ederson as Newcastle trailed 1-0 to the Premier League champions. Referee Jared Gillett pointed out the spot, VAR agreed and Gordon scored Newcastle’s equalizer, ending the game 1-1.
Officials say:
VAR: Possible pen. Delay, delay. I’m glad it’s a pen. The right-back plays him onside and the penalty is correct.
Anthony Gordon gestures while celebrating his goal against Man City
reference: Ederson gets a yellow card for aiming at the ball.
Webb’s verdict: It could go either way. The goalie is looking for trouble and there is certainly contact. Gordon isn’t asking for contact, but maybe he’s allowing it. he is moving at a fast pace. If he didn’t give it, it would have been the referee’s call. Contact is minimal.
Should Everton have been awarded a spot-kick against Newcastle?
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Howard Webb felt Everton’s decision to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty against Newcastle was a “very good” on-field decision as Dan Byrne did not lose his footing
Incident: On 5 October, during Everton’s match against Newcastle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin went down after a challenge from Dan Byrne. Referee Craig Pawson ignored the appeal and agreed with the decision after consideration by VAR.
Officials say:
reference: No, not for me, not for me. There are challenges between the two of them, but not for me.
VAR: Put your foot forward and kick. It’s not a penalty. It’s not a penalty. Attacker kicks defender in the back.
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier compete for the ball
Webb’s verdict: I’ve heard mixed opinions. I don’t think this is a penalty, it’s a good decision on the field. Nick Pope saves and Dan Byrne drives forward in a straight line. [Dominic] Calvert Lewin. He makes contact from behind, but it’s normal contact.
It was the correct decision by on-field officials and VAR. Mr. Byrne is not guilty of anything.
Fulham’s penalty at Forest, Havertz’s goal at Leicester – See more Mic’d Up!
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Howard Webb and Michael Owen discuss whether Fulham’s penalty against Nottingham Forest should have been awarded following Murillo’s foul on Andreas Pereira
Fulham – What officials said: Let’s find the contact angle. He’s clearly on the back of his Achilles heel. The ball was about to go to him, it was a coincidence, but he interfered with the opponent. He’s clearly interfering with his opponent and the referee doesn’t see it.
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PGMOL chief Howard Webb explains to Michael Owen why VAR allowed Kai Havertz’s goal against Leicester City
Arsenal – Officials say: Will Sterling play the ball? The on-field call is offside. Please wait, it will be checked. The defender plays Havertz, but we’re just checking the rest. He’s clearly on a roll. We recommend allowing goals.
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