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Howard Webb will face intense questioning from the VAR when he talks about the most recent round of contentious rulings.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the officiating a “disgrace” following his team’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle during the weekend’s football action.
Referee Stuart Atwell and the VAR team’s competency were questioned by Arteta, however their honesty was not taken into consideration.
Chiefs of the FA’s disciplinary branch are debating whether to take legal action in response to his remarks.
In light of the contentious decision to allow the goal, the Gunners issued a statement supporting their manager, albeit it appears probable he will get away with a warning rather than a fine.
In the days ahead, PGMOL CEO Webb will respond to the grievances following yet another controversial weekend around VAR.
He is expected to make an appearance on the most recent episode of “Match Officials Mik’d Up,” which will air during the international break at the beginning of next week.
It is believed that the Gordon goal would take center stage.
Webb has already addressed egregious VAR errors.
He responded in early October to both Mateo Kovacic’s non-sending off against Arsenal and Luis Diaz’s incorrectly disallowed goal against Tottenham.
Before the wild Monday night match between Tottenham and Chelsea, the most high-profile decision of the weekend’s action was the decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s victory over Newcastle to stand.
Eleven major VAR checks occurred throughout the game, which was labeled the “maddest game ever”.
In the first half alone, there were four goals disallowed, three red cards, and two penalty checks.
In other games played over the weekend in which VAR was activated, Harry Maguire called Scott McTominay’s goal offside shortly after it was scored in the Manchester United against Fulham match.
Presenter of Match of the Day Gary Lineker called it a “stinking decision” that Sheffield United was given a crucial penalty at the conclusion of their game against Wolves.
Martin Cassidy, the CEO of Ref Support UK, chastised Arteta for his actions during yet another contentious weekend.
“Mikel Arteta’s behavior on the touchline is the worst in the Premier League, and it contributes significantly to the issues in football,” he stated.
“He has become a Mercedes version of Neil Warnock.”
Speaking after Tottenham’s loss, Ange Postecoglou expressed his support for the referee.
“You have to accept the referee’s decision; that’s how I was raised,” he stated.
“The referees will eventually lose all power due to this ongoing erosion of their authority in the game.
A few kilometers away, someone with a TV screen will be in charge of us.
“The choice is the choice. I’ve made a lot of poor judgments and plenty that have worked out well in my 26 years. What is, is what it is.
Despite making a mistake in the Championship, Anthony Taylor will make a comeback to the Premier League to officiate Chelsea’s match against Manchester City.