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Crossing a new refereeing rubicon, with help from Michael Owen

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

Referee and VAR officials not selected for games after Wolves penalty error

The officials who failed to award Wolves a penalty at Manchester United have been punished by not being selected for Premier League games this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Referees chief Howard Webb explains exactly why more added time is here to stay

Ending games without injury time even with a big scoreline will no longer be encouraged

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New added time approach here to stay – Premier League referee chief Howard Webb

Referees in competitions worldwide have been instructed by the game’s lawmakers to more accurately measure time lost to stoppages.

The Independent UK

‘Here for good’: Howard Webb tells clubs there is no backing down on added time

Howard Webb has warned there will be no let-up in referees’ attempts to combat time-wasting and believes their actions will make the game fairer

The Guardian - UK

Referees must no longer turn blind eye to ‘unacceptable behaviour’ – Howard Webb

A new ‘Participants’ Charter’ is being introduced with a view to improving behaviour.

The Independent UK

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’

The boss of TNT Sports believes fans deserve to have greater insight into the decision-making process.

The Independent UK

PGMOL considers VAR plan for Premier League 2023/24 season amid new proposal

Refereeing body PGMOL is contemplating providing more frequent insights into VAR conversations in the upcoming season amid a worldwide survey on the use of the technology

Manchester Evening News

Almost two thirds of football fans oppose use of VAR, survey finds

The FSA heard from 9,645 fans in March and April

The Independent UK

Almost two thirds of fans oppose VAR, according to survey of 9,645 supporters

The FSA heard from 9,645 fans in March and April.

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Football London

Premier League announcement will stun Arsenal after Mikel Arteta fury that no transfer can solve

Mikel Arteta's fury at dropped points in the title race will get no reprieve after the Premier League decided not to introduce the semi-automatic offside technology.

Daily Mirror

Premier League chiefs to clamp down on referee abuse after Jose Mourinho tirade

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Following Roma manager Jose Mourinho's appalling behaviour towards referee Anthony Taylor after the Europa League final, Premier League bosses are set to clamp down on abusive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Premier League 2022-23 review: pundits of the season

From Monday Night Football to non-league via YouTube, here are our picks of the game’s best commentators

Liverpool Echo

Bournemouth boss makes controversial Everton claim and hits out at officials

Gary O’Neil insists his side were better than Everton despite 1-0 defeat and takes aim at 'terrible' decisions

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Liverpool Echo

Every word of Peter Walton's explanation as BT studio left baffled by Cody Gakpo and Liverpool VAR decision

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Aston Villa on Saturday however they were left bewildered by the decision to rule out Cody Gakpo's equaliser inside 10 minutes of the second-half

The Guardian - UK

Glimpse behind the VAR curtain was not enough: we need the full reality show

Howard Webb’s appearances on Sky and BT Sport sparked thoughts of what other opportunities may yet be possible

The Guardian - UK

Football authorities in talks to clamp down on dissent amid rise in incidents

English governing bodies are in talks to clamp down on dissent amid widespread concern at a rise in disrespect towards officials

Liverpool Echo

Howard Webb sends behaviour warning after Jurgen Klopp Liverpool incidents

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp one of a number of Premier League managers to have served touchline bans this season

Evening Standard

Managers targeted by imminent rule change amid controversy over Mikel Arteta’s behaviour

Referees’ chief Howard Webb discusses steps being taken with Arsenal boss among worst offenders

The Guardian - UK

The sound of VAR: like listening to Cape Canaveral during a space launch

In today’s Football Daily: VAR explained. Plus Leicester’s Monday pain

FourFourTwo

Premier League referee chief reveals why VAR audio isn't played live during matches

Howard Webb discussed the controversies of VAR with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football

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