1 hour ago Aston Villa blow big chance as Everton do Arsenal favour in Premier League title race

ASTON VILLA 0-1 EVERTON: Unai Emery's side had the chance to go within four points of Arsenal but a goal from Thierno Barry ended their run of 11 consecutive wins at Villa Park

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2 h. ago Arsenal fans fume as Nottingham Forest star boasts about 'cheating' in VAR penalty controversy

Arsenal felt Nottingham Forest had got away with one after Ola Aina handled the ball inside the penalty area - and the Nigeria international couldn't resist a wind up on social media

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2 h. ago Everton unhindered by more VAR controversy as Thierno Barry strike sees off Aston Villa

Aston Villa 0-1 Everton: Villa could have cut the gap on leaders Arsenal with victory at fortress Villa Park but they were undone by Barry’s second-half strike

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3 h. ago Aston Villa’s title hopes hit after Thierno Barry fires resolute Everton to victory

Unai Emery did not hold back. In his programme notes – at least the words were attributed to him – the Aston Villa manager turned to caps lock. “THIS MATCH IS CRUCIAL,” he said, spying an opportunity. After Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points, a golden chance to return second and cut the leaders’ advantage to four points. Everton, however, had other ideas and approaching the hour Thierno Barry pounced on a Emiliano Martínez fumble after a Pau Torres lapse to condemn Villa to a punishing defeat. They are almost unheard of around here, this only a third home league defeat since the start of last season.For David Moyes, who bounced back from the setback of Jake O’Brien’s first-half header being disallowed because an offside Harrison Armstrong was deemed to be interfering with play, this was a major triumph. For Villa, this threatened to be a frustrating afternoon from the moment Merlin Röhl clinked a post inside 11 seconds and things went from bad to worse when John McGinn was f...

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3 h. ago Why was Jake O’Brien’s goal against Aston Villa ruled out? Everton mixed up in more VAR controversy

O’Brien thought he had broken the deadlock at Villa Park, only to see the linesman’s flag raised for offside

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24 h. ago Mikel Arteta pulls no punches with thoughts on Arsenal's VAR controversy

Arsenal were left furious when Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina handled the ball in the closing stages of their 0-0 draw on Saturday, only for VAR to determine that there should be no penalty

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29 h. ago What Man City boss Pep Guardiola told Manchester United after VAR controversy

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about a potential red card for Diogo Dalot in the Manchester derby

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29 h. ago Pep Guardiola responds to VAR controversy and gives simple reason for Man Utd defeat

Diogo Dalot's challenge on Jeremy Doku was a talking point as Manchester United beat local rivals City 2-0 in their first game under new manager Michael Carrick

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58 h. ago Newcastle boss Eddie Howe delivers VAR verdict after Man City controversy

Antoine Semenyo had a goal ruled out on Tuesday after a VAR check that took over five minutes

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4 d. ago Why was Antoine Semenyo's goal ruled out? Newcastle vs Man City VAR controversy explained

Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 2-0 at St. James' Park in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final with Antoine Semenyo on the scoresheet, but the new signing could have had a brace

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4 d. ago 'Ridiculous': Man City fume over VAR controversy in Newcastle win as Antoine Semenyo goal ruled out

Carabao Cup semi-final lead could have been more emphatic, but for tight offside call that came after review lasting for more than five minutes

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4 d. ago ‘I think it was a great decision’: Dan Burn jokes about controversial VAR incident in Newcastle cup tie

Man City boss Pep Guardiola also challenged the decision makers after the game

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4 d. ago Why was Antoine Semenyo’s second goal ruled out in Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle?

The Man City winger scored from a corner only for the goal to be ruled out through a controversial VAR intervention

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8 d. ago FA Cup roundup: Sunderland beat Everton on penalties as Strand Larsen hits treble for Wolves

Wolves beat Shrewsbury 6-1 to continue revivalLeicester win 2-0 at Cheltenham to avoid giantkillingEverton’s first FA Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium ended in a penalty shootout loss to Sunderland, with all of the home team’s takers failing with their kicks.Enzo Le Fée had put his midweek penalties woes behind him by scoring the opener for Sunderland, only for a late penalty, a softish award given after Adam Aznou’s shoulder-to-shoulder challenge from Trai Hume, to send the game into extra time after a 1-1 draw. James Garner scored that kick but missed in the shootout while Le Fée converted his, this time avoiding the panenka. When Thierno Barry and Beto also missed for Everton, Luke O’Nien was left to slot the winning kick.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mo Salah hit in the face in VAR controversy as Egypt secure AFCON progress

Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's winner in their AFCON Group B victory over South Africa in controversial circumstances, meaning the forward will miss three more games for Liverpool

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3 w. ago Mo Salah struck in face as Egypt seal AFCON progress after VAR controversy

Liverpool star Mo Salah scored against South Africa as Egypt's win sent them into the last 16 at AFCON but they had some help from a controversial VAR decision

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4 w. ago David Moyes fumes over refereeing in Arsenal clash: ‘I’d probably be fined’

William Saliba was fortunate not to concede a penalty for kicking the foot of Everton striker Thierno Barry in the box

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4 w. ago Premier League explain why Everton were denied penalty after Arsenal controversy

Everton thought they should have been awarded a penalty in the second half of their Premier League game against Arsenal after William Saliba appeared to foul Thierno Barry inside the box

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4 w. ago Eddie Howe hits out at referee and VAR following Newcastle controversy vs Chelsea

Newcastle let their two-goal lead slip at home against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon but Eddie Howe thought his side should have had a penalty following a controversial decision

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4 w. ago Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy as VAR backs up decision not to award 'stone wall' penalty

Chelsea may have got away with a VAR decision in their clash with Newcastle, after Trevoh Chalobah appeared to foul Anthony Gordon in the box

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