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Premier League Admits VAR Error Led to Ten Hag’s Sacking

The Premier League’s chief refereeing officer, Howard Webb, has conceded that a contentious VAR decision contributed to Erik ten Hag’s dismissal as Manchester United manager.

During West Ham’s 2-1 victory over Manchester United on October 27, referee David Coote initially waved play on after Matthijs de Ligt’s clash with Danny Ings in the penalty area. However, VAR intervention by Michael Oliver prompted Coote to award a penalty, which Jarrod Bowen converted to seal the win.

Webb acknowledged that the VAR call was incorrect. “I thought it was a misread by the VAR, a VAR that’s normally really talented and reliable, but gets uber-focused in this situation on De Ligt’s leg,” Webb said.

“His [De Ligt’s] leg coming through on to Danny Ings, not making any contact with the ball. The ball’s already past De Ligt as he as he makes contact with Danny Ings. And the VAR sees that as a clear foul. I think he was too focused on that aspect. I don’t think he should have got involved. I think this is a situation where we’d leave the on-field decision as it is, probably whichever way it’s called. On balance, I don’t think it’s a penalty kick. I would prefer no foul being given, no penalty.”

Ten Hag’s sacking followed the defeat, with Ruben Amorim appointed as his replacement.

Webb also addressed another high-profile VAR decision, supporting the upgrade to a red card for Arsenal’s William Saliba against AFC Bournemouth for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

“I think that the offence committed by William Saliba in this situation did deny Evanilson an obvious goal-scoring opportunity,” Webb explained.

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has identified only three VAR errors this season, a significant decrease from 13 at the same stage last season.

Key Points:

• Premier League admits VAR error led to Ten Hag’s sacking
• Howard Webb concedes VAR decision was incorrect
• VAR intervention led to penalty award in West Ham’s 2-1 win over Manchester United
• Ten Hag sacked following defeat, replaced by Ruben Amorim
• Premier League’s VAR error count significantly decreased this season