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West Ham United should have had two penalties against Brentford following VAR errors in recent review
TL;DR
West Ham United should have received two penalties against Brentford due to VAR errors. The mistakes come after West Ham's 3-0 loss, increasing their relegation concerns.
Key points
- West Ham United should have had two penalties
- VAR errors were identified in a recent review
- West Ham lost 3-0 to Brentford
- The loss increases relegation concerns for West Ham
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West Ham United should have had two penalties against Brentford following VAR errors in recent review
West Ham United should have had two penalties against Brentford after VAR errors were found in recent review.
West Ham lost 3-0 to the Bees earlier this month, which saw the Hammers move closer to the brink of relegation.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the London Stadium the following week in controversial circumstances, and they could be playing in the Championship next season due to poor officiating.
West Ham should have been awarded penalties for the fouls on Pablo and Tomas Soucek against Brentford.
It can also be argued that their opening goal for a clear stamp down on Konstantinos Mavropanos should have been disallowed.
The Hammers could have won the game or picked up one point were those calls made, and the lost points could prove very crucial in the relegation race.
West Ham are reportedly exploring potential legal action against the Premier League following some of the controversial decisions from match officials
They are ready to take action and the Hammers’ senior officials and legal team are considering going to court.
Q&A
What VAR errors occurred in the West Ham vs Brentford match?
The VAR errors involved missed calls for two penalties that West Ham United should have received during the match against Brentford.
How did the VAR errors affect West Ham United's standings?
The VAR errors contributed to West Ham's 3-0 loss to Brentford, pushing them closer to relegation in the league standings.
When did West Ham United play against Brentford?
West Ham United faced Brentford earlier this month in a match that ended with a 3-0 defeat for West Ham.
