The chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, Howard Webb says the decision of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the game against West Ham played a big role in the sacking of Erick Ten Hag as Man United manager
Recall that the Dutch tactician was sacked a few days after the team lost 2-1 to West Ham in a Premier League.
The decision of the VAR to award a controversial late penalty to the host cost Ten Hag his job, according to Webb.
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“I thought it was a misread by the VAR, a VAR that’s normally really talented and reliable, but gets uber-focused in this situation on De Ligt’s leg.
“His [De Ligt’s] leg coming through on to Danny Ings, not making any contact with the ball. The ball’s already past De Ligt as he as he makes contact with Danny Ings.
“And the VAR sees that as a clear foul. I think he was too focused on that aspect. I don’t think he should have got involved. I think this is a situation where we’d leave the on-field decision as it is, probably whichever way it’s called. On balance, I don’t think it’s a penalty kick. I would prefer no foul being given, no penalty.”
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