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Should VAR be scrapped after Liverpool vs Arsenal controversies?

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(Image: Getty)Calls to scrap VAR in the Premier League have stepped up following a string of complaints during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday. Make sure you don't miss the biggest sports news and strongest opinion by making the Daily Express one of your Google preferred sources With a string of controversies that pile up week after week, calls on social media are growing for the Premier League to consider outlawing VAR completely.Championship clubs voted against bringing in the technology, but the majority of top-flight leagues around the world operate some form of VAR.But what do you think?



Have your say in our poll and share your opinion in the comments…"If he makes more of this it's a penalty" "It's clear and blatant" Daniel Sturridge, Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher share their thoughts on the Isak penalty claim 🔊 https://t.co/lLUXKFIYyN— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 1, 2026Similarly, Alex Mac Allister was criticised for his theatrics after an incident where Noni Madueke moved his head to the Argentine’s, but VAR opted against sending the Arsenal winger off.Cody Gakpo also wanted a penalty for an alleged foul by Christos Tzolis, but his appeals fell on deaf ears.Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher said that it was “damning” on VAR that Timber went unpunished."It depends which angle you watch it from,” he explained on Sky, in defence of on-field official Andy Madley. Does he do enough [for a penalty]?"What is Timber's intention?

Does he do enough to stop him? He [Isak] will say yes, as he is close to the ball."VAR would be accused of re-refereeing if it is a penalty.