Arsenal benefits from VAR errors in key matches this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Arsenal and Chelsea have gained from video assistant referee and on-field errors during the current season. Both teams have avoided significant penalties and potential red cards that affected their matches. This situation has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of VAR and its implementation. The impact of these VAR decisions continues to be analyzed as teams push for optimal performances in upcoming fixtures.
- •Arsenal avoided penalties and red cards in critical matches.
- •Chelsea similarly benefited from referee and VAR decisions.
- •The situation raises questions about VAR's effectiveness this season.
- •Discussions on VAR may lead to changes in future implementations.
- •Upcoming fixtures will be closely monitored for similar officiating issues.
- 1:35 PMBBC Sport — Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
"Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
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