Arsenal's Premier League triumph came with extraordinary officiating fortune. The Gunners became the first side to complete a top-flight campaign without a red card or penalty conceded, yet the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel logged seven errors favoring them. Data shows Arsenal should have conceded three penalties and received three red cards during their title run.

Chelsea also benefited significantly with eight favorable decisions, including two incorrect VAR interventions that denied Fulham a goal and awarded Crystal Palace a penalty. Bournemouth joined Chelsea with four beneficial calls, while Palace and Everton suffered most with three mistakes against them. Leeds endured the worst overall season at -4, becoming the only club without any officiating decisions going their way.

The 25 VAR errors this season represent an increase from last year's 18, though still below the 31 in 2022-23. Despite fewer interventions and improved average delays to 47 seconds, fan frustration remains high. The Football Supporters' Association found 75% of Premier League supporters oppose VAR, while only 18% want it scrapped entirely according to YouGov.

The KMI panel evaluates decisions weekly using five members including former players and coaches. They assess referee calls before determining VAR intervention necessity, applying Premier League's specific officiating standards rather than strict legal interpretations. This approach explains why error counts differ from fan expectations.