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Alan Shearer hits out at VAR after controversial decision saves Arsenal: ‘Where is the consistency?’
TL;DR
Alan Shearer criticized VAR for inconsistent officiating after Arsenal's controversial 1-0 win over West Ham, where a stoppage-time equalizer was disallowed. He emphasized the need for consistency in officiating decisions.
Key points
- Alan Shearer criticized VAR for inconsistent officiating
- Arsenal won 1-0 against West Ham
- Callum Wilson's equalizer was disallowed
- The VAR check lasted over four minutes
- Shearer called for more consistency in officiating
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Alan Shearer has criticised inconsistent officiating after Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 win over West Ham.
Relegation-battling West Ham had a stoppage-time equaliser from Callum Wilson disallowed for a foul by Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
The VAR check, with official Darren England reviewing replays before sending referee Chris Kavanagh to the screen, lasted over four minutes.
Appearing on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer agreed with Gary Lineker and Micah Richards that the officials ultimately made the right call, but argued VAR has failed to eradicate inconsistency in officiating.
“I guess some people will think it was a foul, some won’t, some will think, ‘Where on earth is the consistency?’ because we’re seeing something like that every single week,” Shearer said.
“I do think it was a foul but I also think the one at Everton last week with Bernardo Silva, when that was given as holding, clearly, the defender (Merlin Rohl) – where was VAR for that one?”
Pablo was ruled to have fouled David Raya (Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The former England captain added: “We’re having this discussion all the time, they’re taking far too long. I know it’s a hugely important decision, but so is every decision.
Q&A
What controversial decision did VAR make in the Arsenal vs West Ham match?
VAR disallowed a stoppage-time equalizer from Callum Wilson due to a foul by Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Why did Alan Shearer criticize VAR after the Arsenal match?
Shearer criticized VAR for failing to provide consistency in officiating, despite agreeing with the final decision made by the officials.
How long did the VAR check last during the Arsenal vs West Ham game?
The VAR check lasted over four minutes before the referee made the final decision.
