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Darren England, referee of Tottenham-Liverpool VAR debacle, returns to the Premier League

Darren England and Daniel Cook will have roles in the matches at Brentford and Sheffield United respectively

The Independent UK

VARs at centre of Liverpool error returning to duty this weekend

Darren England and Daniel Cook will have roles in the matches at Brentford and Sheffield United respectively.

The Independent UK

David Beckham, the go-to agony uncle for future kings … and whipping boys

In today’s Football Daily: David Beckham, Harry Maguire and the ‘next level’

The Guardian - UK

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Howard Webb admits Mateo Kovacic should have been sent off vs Arsenal in Man City controversy

Man City midfielder deemed lucky to dodge dismissal in title race clash

Evening Standard

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal

Miscommunication between officials led to Luiz Diaz’s goal being wrongly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

The Independent UK

Howard Webb suggests rule change so VAR can reverse decisions after errors

Howard Webb has acknowledged ‘disappointment’ from the PGMOL at the errors that led to VAR denying Liverpool a legitimate goal at Tottenham

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb addresses VAR controversy after Liverpool’s loss to Tottenham

Fallout continues after “significant human error”

Evening Standard

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‘I can’t do anything’: world of VAR removes power of rational thought

Audio from Stockley Park shows the officials’ confusion for Liverpool’s ‘goal’ and confirms the referee’s job has been made harder

The Guardian - UK

VAR audio from Luis Díaz’s wrongly disallowed goal is released by PGMOL

The VAR audio from the disallowed goal for Liverpool at Tottenham has revealed that the replay operator was first to spot the embarrassing error

The Guardian - UK

VAR audio of Liverpool offside error to be released to public

Liverpool have received the audio of Saturday’s controversial VAR decision and will review the footage

The Independent UK

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball

Liverpool have said there is a ‘clear need for escalation and resolution’ after Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal become the latest major VAR error to hit the Premier League

The Independent UK

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

Referees Darren England and Dan Cook have been stood down for the rest of this weekend’s games

The Independent UK

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

Comment: After Liverpool were denied an ‘onside’ goal at Tottenham, who can blame the conspiracy theorists when VAR continues to lack any transparency?

The Independent UK

VAR’s failings threaten to plunge Premier League into mire of dark conspiracies

What happened at Tottenham on Saturday only further erodes trust in referees in this country, which could badly damage the game

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The Independent UK

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

Referees Darren England and Dan Cook have been stood down for the rest of this weekend’s games

The Independent UK

Thomas Frank expects apology over Newcastle penalty

Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken was penalised for a challenge on Anthony Gordon.

Evening Standard

Thomas Frank expecting Howard Webb apology as Brentford ‘trolled’ by VAR in Newcastle loss

Bees boss unhappy with decisions during eventful game at St James’ Park

The Independent UK

Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’

Officials on the day determined that City defender Manuel Akanji, who was stood offside, did not interfere with play.

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The Guardian - UK

It’ll always be eVARngelists v VARsonists but TV tell-all is a positive step

Football isn’t meant to be perfect – perhaps Match Officials: Mic’d Up can help us towards a touch of sympathy for officials

The Guardian - UK

Match Officials Mic’d Up: what the new TV show tells us about referees

New programme fronted by Howard Webb offers a welcome insight into the big decisions – and some lighter moments too

The Guardian - UK

Crossing a new refereeing rubicon, with help from Michael Owen

In today’s Football Daily: Refereeing the referees, plus Brendan Rodgers

Evening Standard

Released VAR discussions explain why Arsenal had Kai Havertz penalty overturned against Manchester United

Anthony Taylor originally pointed to the spot but the Gunners were left frustrated after the decision was changed following a VAR review

Evening Standard

Premier League to play VAR audio of incidents on TV show this week

Premier League fans will be given a chance to hear VAR discussions between officials in a new TV programme featuring referees' chief Howard Webb.

The Guardian - UK

Time-wasting in football is ugly, maddening – and absolutely vital

Football is not a gameshow, and referees should not stage-manage the action to ensure a more ‘entertaining’ product

The Independent UK

I won’t sit on the fence – Mike Dean ready to criticise referees in new role

Dean quit his role as a dedicated VAR and coach in the summer in order to move into a role as a pundit on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.

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