VAR

Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches after Liam Roberts’ horror challenge. The Crystal Palace striker now faces a masked return as he fights to recover in time.

Semi-automated offside technology appears to be back on the agenda for this season’s Premier League campaign, despite previous fears it may be delayed until 2025/26.

VAR won’t be in use for Arsenal’s FA Cup third round match against Manchester United, with the FA confirming the decision.

Interview with Arsenal’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover. Discover his insights on VAR, screens, and the evolution of dead-ball situations.

Jarred Gillett is set to referee Arsenal’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolves on Saturday, with Paul Tierney on VAR duties.

New reports have confirmed that Arsenal want to keep VAR, ahead of the Premier League vote at the AGM on Thursday.

Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs that will vote to keep VAR at next week’s AGM, according to a report.

Premier League acknowledges VAR issues but urges Arsenal and Liverpool to refrain from public complaints, highlighting efforts to enhance the system.

Leandro Trossard scored Arsenal’s third goal against Crystal Palace on Saturday, and the strike highlighted one of VAR’s major failings.

Footballs at the European Championships in 2024 will be fitted with microchips to help with offside and handball decisions, according to a report.

Confidence is growing that semi-automated offsides will be introduced in the Premier League next season, following various failures of the current system this campaign.

Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard has highlighted that people were arguing about decisions long before VAR, urging patience with the system.

Panel backs goal decision amid Arsenal’s VAR controversy, igniting debate on officiating fairness and prompting club’s call for transparency.

Arsenal stand firm in the face of VAR controversies, FA inquiries, and media criticism, with Arteta unapologetic over his comments on officiating.

The International Football Association Board are set to trial in-stadium VAR announcements in other competitions, after an initial trial at the Women’s World Cup.

Concerns are mounting as Jarred Gillett is set to oversee VAR for Arsenal for the third time in just four matches this season.

The Premier League appear to be leaning towards adding extra cameras for VAR calls instead of using semi-automated offsides, according to a report.

If you complain about VAR when Arsenal lose, then you’re just being bitter and if you do it when they win, well, what are you moaning about, you won didn’t you? So just when, exactly, are Arsenal fans allowed to complain about things that have a very real impact on the scoreline?

Lee Mason has been dropped and a number of Premier League clubs are pushing for semi-automated offside technology, after the howlers at the weekend.

The VAR official who mistakenly ruled out a goal for offside at the weekend will not be in charge of VAR for Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City.