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How did VAR not spot Christian Norgaard in an offside position during Brentford's draw at Arsenal? Why was Pervis Estupinan's goal for Brighton ruled out? Thomas Soucek's handball against Chelsea was "definitely a penalty"; Dermot Gallagher has his say in the latest Ref Watch...
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher dissects the flashpoints from a weekend of VAR controversy in the top flight, including drama at the Emirates and Selhurst Park.
INCIDENT: The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has acknowledged a 'significant error in the VAR process' was responsible for Brentford's offside goal being awarded in their 1-1 draw at Arsenal. This was not fully investigated by VAR. They checked for a block - but not the offside on Christian Norgaard. How can this happen?
DERMOT SAYS: "If the referee thinks he's had a materialistic impact on the player, yes [they can be offside].
"When the free kick comes over, Ethan Pinnock - who starts in an offside position - that's all he is. He can't be given as offside at that point because he hasn't impacted on the outcome of that ball.
"Pinnock gets back into an onside position and the next problem comes when Pinnock has come from an offside position, but when the ball is played while he's onside, once he heads it, it's Norgaard - he's the player who is in the offside position.
"Norgaard then crosses and Ivan Toney scores.