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Ref Watch: VAR controversies dominate Premier League

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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher is live on Sky Sports News analyzing weekend refereeing incidents across the Premier League. The program examines controversial decisions that impacted Liverpool, Man City, and Newcastle matches, providing expert insight into VAR interventions and on-field calls that shaped match outcomes.

Liverpool's Szoboszlai received a red card during the Man City match for pulling Haaland, preventing a clear goalscoring opportunity. Erling Haaland criticized the decision, suggesting officials should have allowed Rayan Cherki's goal to stand instead of issuing the red card, which will only result in a one-match suspension for the Liverpool midfielder.

Tottenham's Romero faces a four-game suspension after his red card against Casemiro, while Brentford feels aggrieved over a penalty decision involving Jacob Murphy. Former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand questioned whether VAR made an error in awarding the penalty, highlighting inconsistencies in handball interpretations across matches.

Quick Fact: Romero now misses FOUR games.