Football Weekly: VAR row as City stay level with Arsenal
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- Presented by Max Rushdenwith Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin. Produced by Rory Symon and the executive producer is Tayo Popoola
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Key points
- Manchester City beat United at Old Trafford with a controversial Erling Haaland goal
- Arsenal beat Sunderland despite a debatable decision of their own
- Podcast discusses whether referees need specialist expertise beyond traditional officiating
AI summary
The Football Weekly panel reviews the weekend's Premier League action, with VAR decisions dominating the agenda. City's victory over United hinged on a controversial Haaland goal, while Arsenal's win at Sunderland was also marked by a questionable call. The discussion extends to whether modern refereeing demands specialist expertise beyond traditional officials, with coverage of other results including Chelsea's high-scoring draw and Spurs' goalless outing.
Original headline
VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal: Football Weekly – podcast
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