EPL: VAR Error Denies Brighton Penalty

  Brighton and Hove Albion were wrongly denied a penalty in their 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal on March 4, according to the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel, adding to growing concerns about Video Assistant Referee consistency in the 2025-26 season. The KMI Panel, which comprises former players and referees who independently review contentious…

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VAR Controversy: Independent Panel Voids Chelsea Penalty Verdict.

VAR Controversy: Independent Panel Voids Chelsea Penalty Verdict.

LONDON — The Premier League’s independent Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel has officially invalidated a controversial penalty awarded to Chelsea during their recent 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. In a unanimous 5-0 verdict, the five-member oversight body ruled that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) should not have intervened in the Selhurst Park clash. Referee Darren…

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