"Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. Andy Davies is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship."
"With extensive experience at the elite level, he has operated within the VAR space on Premier League and offers a unique insight into the processes, rationale and protocols that are delivered on a Premier League matchday. @andydaviesref Manchester United vs. Brighton Referee: Anthony TaylorVAR: Michael OliverIncident: Penalty appeal for Manchester UnitedTime: 15th minute What happened: Amad Diallo ran into the Brighton area, drawing Maxim De Cuyper into making a challenge."
Video Assistant Referee is used to identify and correct 'clear and obvious' errors under VAR protocol. Andy Davies is a former Select Group referee with over 12 elite seasons and VAR experience. In the Manchester United vs Brighton incident, Amad Diallo ran into the area and cut back while Maxim De Cuyper challenged, flicking out his right leg. Referee Anthony Taylor did not award a penalty and play continued. VAR Michael Oliver reviewed multiple angles and confirmed no penalty after determining De Cuyper touched the ball during the challenge. The intervention threshold was not met, so the original on-field decision stood.
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