What's happened
The use of VAR in a recent Premier League match has sparked controversy and debate.
Why it matters
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision has reignited the debate over the effectiveness and impact of VAR in football.
What the papers say
The Times and The Independent provide contrasting perspectives on the VAR decision, with The Times highlighting the flaws and controversies surrounding VAR, while The Independent presents the viewpoint of the referees' chief Howard Webb, who defended the VAR decision.
How we got here
The use of VAR in football has been a topic of debate since its introduction, with concerns about the impact on the flow of the game and the accuracy of decisions.
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The video assistant referee is an assistant referee in association football who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and headset for communication.
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Howard Melton Webb, MBE is an English former professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League from 2003 to 2014, as well as for FIFA as a FIFA international referee from 2005 to 2014.
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Arsenal Football Club is a professional football club based in Islington, London, England, that plays in the Premier League, the top flight of English football.
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