VAR errors in the Premier League: "Arsenal" and "Chelsea" are the season's main beneficiaries

At the end of the English Premier League season, "Arsenal" and "Chelsea" proved to be the main beneficiaries of VAR errors and referee mistakes on the field. The video assistant referee repeatedly helped London clubs avoid red cards and penalties.

According to an analysis of refereeing decisions in the English Premier League, "Arsenal" and "Chelsea" became the clubs that benefited the most from the video assistant referee (VAR) system and arbiter errors in the completed season. Both London giants repeatedly avoided penalty calls and red cards that, in the opinion of experts, should have been given.

During the season, a number of high-profile incidents were recorded when VAR either did not intervene when obvious violations were committed by "Arsenal" players, or interpreted controversial moments in favor of the team. A similar picture was observed in "Chelsea" matches. Critics of the system point out that such inconsistency undermines trust in refereeing in the league.

The discussion about the quality of VAR work in the Premier League has not subsided for several seasons in a row. Many coaches and fans are calling for a reform of the system or greater transparency in explaining decisions made. The league leadership is refraining from radical changes for now, limiting itself to targeted adjustments to the regulations.